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News ClipETV News·Orangeville, Emery County, UT

Emery County Commissioners Debate Solar, Data Centers and EMS Funding

The Emery County Commission held discussions on data center regulations and a proposed 180-day moratorium on new applications. Resident Ashley Pruitt voiced concerns regarding water usage, noise, and other environmental impacts, specifically mentioning Valar Atomics and a proposed Nvidia data center. Commissioners are considering establishing standards before formal applications are submitted.

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Nvidia

7/28/2026

News ClipThe WP Times·Emery County, UT

Valar Atomics Reactor Powers Nvidia AI Chip in US First

Valar Atomics successfully powered an Nvidia AI chip with its Ward 250 nuclear reactor in Utah, marking a US first. This demonstration, combined with a joint feasibility study for a 30-megawatt water-free AI computing facility, highlights the potential for off-grid, sustainable power for data centers. Other tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon are also exploring nuclear power solutions for their energy-intensive AI operations, signaling a significant shift in the data center industry's approach to energy supply.

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Nvidia Google Microsoft Meta Amazon

7/4/2026

News ClipDeseret News·Orangeville, Emery County, UT

New partnership touts nuclear-powered AI with minimal water use

Valar Atomics and Nvidia have announced a partnership to explore developing a nearly waterless AI data center in Orangeville, Utah, powered by Valar's advanced small modular nuclear reactor. This collaboration marks the first time advanced nuclear energy will directly power AI infrastructure, aiming to address concerns about electricity and water consumption while creating local jobs and revenue. The project is currently in the exploration phase and requires licensing from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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Nvidia

7/2/2026

News ClipThe Mighty 790 KFGO·UT

Valar nuclear startup partners with Nvidia on data center aiming to conserve water

Valar Atomics and Nvidia are partnering to develop a small nuclear-powered data center in Utah, aiming to demonstrate water conservation for AI computing facilities using Valar's microreactor and Nvidia's liquid cooling technology. This initiative comes amidst public concern over data center power and water demands. Valar also joined a lawsuit challenging the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's licensing authority over microreactors.

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Nvidia

7/1/2026