ARLINGTON, Va. — The United States Nuclear Industry Council (USNIC) has awarded TerraPower, the advanced nuclear energy company founded by Bill Gates, the Trailblazer Award during the Advanced Reactors Summit XIII in Seattle, recognizing the company’s leadership in advancing next-generation nuclear technologies.

The Trailblazer Award honors nuclear industry leaders and organizations that demonstrate bold leadership, technical excellence, and a steadfast commitment to shaping the future of clean, reliable energy. TerraPower has emerged as a leader in the advanced nuclear sector through its innovative reactor designs, progress toward commercialization, and efforts to strengthen U.S. energy security and global competitiveness.

The award was accepted by Chris Levesque, President and CEO of TerraPower.

“TerraPower is a true trailblazer in advanced nuclear energy,” Todd Abrajano, President and CEO of USNIC, said. “Founded by Bill Gates and led by Chris Levesque, the company is demonstrating how innovation, strong leadership, and sustained investment can move advanced reactor technologies from vision to deployment. TerraPower’s leadership in this space is helping position the United States at the forefront of next-generation nuclear innovation."

About TerraPower

TerraPower is a leading nuclear innovation company that strives to improve the world through nuclear energy and science. Since it was founded by Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries, TerraPower has emerged as an incubator and developer of ideas and technologies that offer energy independence, environmental sustainability, medical advancement and other cutting-edge opportunities. It accepts and tackles some of the world’s most difficult challenges. Behind each of its innovations and programs, TerraPoweractively works to bring together the strengths and experiences of the world’s public and private sectors to answer pressing global needs. Learn more at terrapower.com.

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