Community
Powering Stronger Communities
Discover how TRISO-X drives regional growth in East Tennessee while bringing nuclear power to market.
Investing in Oak Ridge and the Regional Workforce
Our commitment to the community starts with real investment on the ground. In Oak Ridge, Tennessee, TRISO-X is establishing North America’s first purpose-built commercial advanced nuclear fuel fabrication campus, anchored by our TX-1 facility and dedicated R&D lab.
As we expand our commercial footprint with the planned TX-2 facility, TRISO-X plans to bring more than 1,000 permanent, high-paying technical and manufacturing jobs to the region. As part of a Department of Energy-backed Nuclear Innovation Campus designation, we help strengthen East Tennessee as the primary hub for domestic nuclear supply chains.
Engaging Local Schools, Students, and Neighbors
Community engagement means showing up where our neighbors gather. We work closely with local middle schools, business chambers, and civic organizations to answer questions, share material science, and inspire the next generation of engineers.
Through dedicated community outreach, our team hosts interactive STEM nights at local schools and Oak Ridge Associated Universities, sponsors regional science events, and leads annual school supply drives. We also partner with the Smithsonian Institute’s American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) and ORISE to keep advanced energy concepts clear, transparent, and accessible to everyone.
Built on Safety, Designed for Peace of Mind
Nuclear energy should give local neighborhoods complete confidence. Traditional reactors depend on active mechanical backups and external water pumps to stay safe, leaving the possibility of errors. Instead, TRISO-X places safety features inside the fuel itself, locking fission products inside ceramic micro-capsules that are designed not to melt under extreme temperatures.
