What an Innovation Campus could mean economically.
These projections come from the Department of Energy’s Request for Information and reflect potential outcomes across multiple decades. Actual numbers for any specific campus will depend on size, scope, and which functions are included.
Job creation potential
Direct + Indirect, at Campus-Scale Operation
Projected on-site direct employment of 22,000, with each direct job typically supporting 2–3 additional jobs in supply chains and the local economy. Total regional employment impact could approach 130,000 at full build-out.
Scale vs. today’s industry
US Nuclear Workforce Today vs. Tooele Campus Projection
22,000 direct on-site jobs would represent roughly a quarter of the entire current US nuclear workforce — a workforce nearly equal to the combined population of Tooele City and Grantsville. The county would plan deliberately for housing, schools, and services to absorb this growth.
Where the money comes from
Expected Funding Mix Per DOE RFI
DOE explicitly prioritizes private and state capital, with federal support being conditional and time-limited. Actual mix varies by project.
Water use by function type
Relative Water Intensity by Operation, Illustrative