What is the latest status of the project “New Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Project in Iowa”?

The status recorded for “New Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Project in Iowa” is planned.

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New Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Project in Iowa

Sector: Nuclear • Location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Source: KCRG

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The Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force is considering building a new type of nuclear reactor in Iowa. The project involves small modular nuclear reactors which have a third of the generating capacity of traditional nuclear power plants but can be located in more places. The estimated cost is about $4 billion and the construction is expected to take five years.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
Location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: KCRG

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The project “New Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Project in Iowa” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from KCRG.

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force is considering building a new type of nuclear reactor in Iowa. The project involves small modular nuclear reactors which have a third of the generating capacity of traditional nuclear power plants but can be located in more places. The estimated cost is about $4 billion and the construction is expected to take five years.
Original sector	Energy
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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Iowa
City	Des Moines

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Sector	Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
Article published date	2026-04-10

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