Governor Abbott Inaugurates ‘Nuclear Renaissance in Texas’ with Aalo Atomics Factory Opening

Austin, TX — On April 7, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott launched a “nuclear renaissance in Texas” at Aalo Atomics’ new factory opening in southeast Austin, showcasing a nuclear energy, a key element in Texas's all-of-the-above-and-below energy approach. Aalo debuted its Aalo Pod, a 50MW modular reactor for AI data centers, and a factory set to produce dozens of pods annually, delivering 1GW of power yearly.

The Details:

• Rising Energy Demand: An ERCOT forecast shows energy usage doubling to 218GW by 2031, driven by data centers, as previously reported by TXBIZNEWS.

• All of the Above and Blow: Renewables and other sources, including nuclear, are essential in Texas's energy mix, as reported by TXBIZNEWS.

• Aalo Innovation: Aalo Pods, cooled by liquid metal sodium, match the power of 300 wind turbines, per the DOE, with faster deployment via in-house manufacturing.

• Legislative Support: The Texas House recently passed HB 14, a $750M nuclear incentive program, with potential to grow to $2.75B, pending voter approval. Governor Abbott said the bill helps ensure "Texas is the headquarters of the nuclear renaissance."

Why It Matters:
Nuclear expansion, alongside diverse energy sources, ensures Texas meets future demand reliably while leading in clean energy innovation.