North America
January 12, 2026
Renewables | Nuclear Power
Visual Primer Series
Visual Primer: Nuclear Power Gains Prominence as Electricity Demand Grows
From bolstering the nuclear fuel supply chain to restarting retired plants, federal and state actions are shaping the outlook for U.S. nuclear power.
Amid mounting electricity demand driven by data centers, the U.S. nuclear power industry is entering an era of growth, supported by strategic federal actions, such as strengthening the fuel supply chain, alongside state efforts to preserve the existing fleet and prepare for next generation reactors. These measures complement recent approvals of 20-year license extensions for 13 reactors across the U.S.
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