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September 14, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Power Development Gathers Pace as Federal Policy Evolves
From plant restarts to advanced reactor milestones, the U.S. nuclear power sector is poised for expansion.
Across the U.S. nuclear power sector, federal policy is driving investment, deployment, and innovation alongside…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- Recent DOE actions to support the nuclear power sector include a $1.9 billion loan for the Duane Arnold restart, $271 million for continued operation of Diablo Canyon, and a $17.5 billion conditional loan commitment for the commercial nuclear supply chain.
- NRC has proposed comprehensive changes to the nuclear regulatory framework, including reactor licensing, environmental review, and radioactive-material transportation rules.
- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has advanced six nuclear permitting-reform bills addressing topics ranging from spent-fuel reprocessing and uranium enrichment to reactor safety review.
