Is the Enron egg real? Micro nuclear reactor that claims to power houses explained
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ENRON has unveiled the Enron Egg, a micro-nuclear reactor that the company claims can power homes for a decade. But it's been revealed as parody by the company as they resurrect themselves following their historic 2001 bankruptcy - here's what we know about the fake energy source as Americans scramble to make their own.
![[The Enron Egg was announced in a bizarre parody announcement]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/today-launched-enron-egg-world-962149584_f2aafb.jpg?strip=all&w=708)
The Enron Egg is a satirical product launched by Enron, fit with an outlandish presentation and promises of what it can do. The elaborate launch, hosted by a fictional CEO Connor Gaydos, featured a five minute, 26-second announcement video akin to a vintage Steve Jobs Apple product introduction.
![[A fake CEO claimed that the egg can power a home for a decade]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/today-launched-enron-egg-world-962149572.jpg?strip=all&w=708)
In the announcement on January 6, 2025, Enron introduced a new product that they say can “power your entire home for up to 10 continuous years.”. This claim would be highly useful to the average American if it was true, as millions struggle with the rising cost of living and taxes.
![[Enron are synonymous with their 2001 fraud scandal]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/2002-destroyed-documents-related-audit-1743727.jpg?strip=all&w=835)
Gaydos also joked about collaborating with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to distribute the devices. By exaggerating the tropes of corporate hype culture, the parody aims to critique the often bombastic nature of modern product launches. So far, the Enron Egg has garnered mixed reactions.
![[There have been mixed reactions online to the satirical announcement]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/today-launched-enron-egg-world-962149558.jpg?strip=all&w=681)
Some viewers welcomed the comedic nostalgia and thought the announcement was a good idea. Others, particularly former employees and investors affected by the original scandal, found the revival distasteful. Social media users were quick to express their confusion towards the unexpected reveal.
