The University of Utah’s Energy Futures Research Engine recently co-hosted The Frontiers Project Meeting, where lawmakers, researchers, and others discussed Utah’s potential as a first-mover state into advanced nuclear technologies.

The Energy Futures Research Engine is focused on stimulating development of next generation energy infrastructure and breakthrough technologies to ensure affordable energy with minimal environmental impact.

Among the speakers and attendees at The Frontiers Project Meeting were Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, and state Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton. Speaking at the event, Curtis said, per the Deseret News, that Utah should pursue next generation nuclear technology.

“We want to be a big part of this,” said Curtis, according to the Deseret News. “We’re ready for nuclear facilities here in our state, and we have communities who would welcome that. We have a lot of people in traditional energy sources that this would be very beneficial to them, and we’re excited about that.”

Click here to read the Deseret News story on the event.