Funds will cover land, water rights and engineering services to obtain NRC approval to construct and operate an advanced nuclear plant
– By Stephen Heiser –
AEHI signs an agreement to utilize Source Capital Group, Inc. to raise capital for the Idaho nuclear plant site project this week. The funds will cover land, water rights and engineering services to obtain NRC approval to construct and operate an advanced nuclear plant in Elmore County, Idaho.
CEO Don Gillispie said, "This is a major step in the process to bring the first commercial nuclear plant to Idaho and the first advanced nuclear plant to the western US that is so in need of clean, low cost base load power to sustain industry and agriculture. We are very pleased to have a company with Source Capital's experience in raising funds for energy projects on board."
Richard Kreger, Senior Managing Director of Investment Banking for Source Capital, stated that "Mr. Gillispie and his team have an extensive background in the nuclear power industry and have developed a compelling plan to create a new and much needed energy source for the western United States. We are excited to bring the merits of their vision to investors in an effort to ensure the success of this worthy project."
Source Capital Group, Inc. is a full-service financial institution, specializing in middle-market investment banking transactions, distressed and high yield debt securities, investment management, mortgages, and business lending. Source has provided equity, debt, and structured finance solutions to both public and private companies in a variety of industries, including energy, oil and gas, telecommunications, technology, biotech, and consumer goods. Source Capital Group, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, member FINRA / SIPC.