Why it matters

AI’s growing power demand is pushing companies to find energy sources that are steady, scalable, and always available. Ray Conley believes his Millard County, Utah data center can meet that need with reliable nuclear power, delivering benefits that reach far beyond the state.

The big picture

Ray Conley’s work to develop a new, Utah-based energy source could give AI companies a strong reason to partner with Creekstone and EnergySolutions. The president underscored why at the most recent State of the Union address: AI is driving such massive power demand that companies will increasingly need to generate and manage their own energy to keep operating and scaling. Creekstone wants to be part of that operating and scaling.

What they’re saying

“[America’s largest corporations] have already taken those first steps towards recognizing nuclear would be a way to go. And, that trend is only going to continue. It’s a balance between the amount of time it takes to get a [nuclear power source] online versus the immediacy of need for power today. And so traditional sources and existing renewables are the bridge. But nuclear is a long term.” – Ray Conley, CEO of Creekstone Energy

Over the past two years, companies like Amazon and Microsoft have increasingly looked to nuclear power to meet the massive energy demands of their AI data centers.

What to expect

As the Millard County data center comes online with nuclear power, it could become a major source of reliable energy for the AI industry. That kind of localized generation could open the door to new partnerships and economic opportunities for Utah. And instead of relying on a single massive power source, a network of smaller, independent energy supplies can strengthen the grid by balancing and complementing one another.

The bottom line

Ray Conley says that newer approaches to fuel supply and waste-handling make nuclear a viable option for powering a data center in Millard County, Utah. If successful, the project could position Utah to attract partnerships and investment from AI companies looking for reliable, high-capacity energy.

Press release

Information about the Creekstone/Energy Solutions data center can be found on this press release.