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Do they even have the design of an actually working fusion reactor? This seems like a crucial detail that is suspiciously ommitted. "but said it remains on track to deliver power by 2028" - so casually written! I HIGHLY doubt this.

There's an excellent PBS Space Time for that

https://www.pbs.org/video/the-final-barrier-to-nearly-infini...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAJN1CrJsVE

I was surprised to see any nuclear power funded in Washington, what with the state’s infinite hydro power and all, but on reflection, it may be a sort of more is more situation - along with existing hydro is tons of electrical and service infrastructure. Interesting to imagine Wenatchee becoming even more of a data center and power hub over the next 10 years.

I have to warn all the reflexive skeptics here: there is a lot going on with this concept that is very clever. Do try to rein in your ignorance-based opinions before you educate yourselves.

As I have learned more about the intricacies of what they're doing I found myself getting SpaceX vibes.

TIL fusion efficiency is getting good. Wiki:

> The highest gain as of 2025 of Q = 4.13 yielded 8.6 MJ from 2.08 MJ of laser energy

with power hungry AI datacenters popping up like mushrooms after a rain the timing couldn't be better for fusion. I guess VCs see that too. Well, some VCs also paid for that back then https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotary_Rocket - single stage half-helicopter half-rocket to orbit (and $30M in VC funding 30 years ago were really huge money) - despite 6th grade math.