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October 13, 2025
U.S. Advances Initiatives to Expand Nuclear Power Capacity
From fuel supply initiatives to reactor restarts, recent actions signal a renewed focus on sustaining and modernizing the nuclear fleet.
Federal and state actions reflect a concerted effort to maintain the existing nuclear fleet while advancing new reactor and fusion technologies, shaping the…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- DOE has launched a nuclear fuel consortium that will use voluntary agreements with U.S. companies to develop plans to ensure adequate fuel supply chain capacity for the continued reliable operation of the nation’s reactors.
- The Palisades power plant has become the first nuclear generation facility in the U.S. to transition from decommissioning to operational status after ceasing operations in May 2022.
- FERC has approved a waiver request that will allow NextEra Energy to recommission the Duane Arnold nuclear power plant in Iowa, which closed in 2020.
