DOE pilot lets advanced reactors reach criticality at non-federal sites outside standard NRC licensing.
American Nuclear Society · TUE JUL 28
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SMR developers advance toward US construction as TerraPower awaits an NRC construction permit.
American Bar Association · MON JUL 27
![[Data] US Nuclear Uprate Pipeline Points to 2.5 GW of Added Capacity](https://world-nuclear.org/images/articles/86693fda-956c-46bb-bc6e-7ab913659cd5.png)
US nuclear uprate pipeline points to 2.5 GW of added capacity through 2030.
World Nuclear Association · MON JUL 27
Georgia Power holds base rates steady through 2028 as Plant Vogtle anchors the state grid.
Georgia Public Broadcasting · MON JUL 27
DOE UPRISE program targets 5 GW of new US nuclear capacity by 2029 through uprates and restarts.
POWER Magazine · MON JUL 27
Orano won a $900 million DOE award to build a low-enriched uranium facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Orano · SUN JUL 26
The NRC approved NuScale's uprated 77 megawatt small modular reactor design as the SMR pipeline advances.
U.S. Department of Energy · SUN JUL 26
NRC dockets TVA's small modular reactor application as US advanced nuclear licensing accelerates.
US Department of Energy · SUN JUL 26
US nuclear fleet expands as regulators clear reactor restarts and license extensions in 2026.
American Nuclear Society · SUN JUL 26
![[Data] Uranium Demand Projected to Rise 28 Percent by 2030](https://carboncredits.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/shutterstock_1625532232.jpg)
Uranium demand is projected to rise 28% by 2030 as prices topped $100 a pound early in 2026.
Carbon Credits · SAT JUL 25
Plant Vogtle's four reactors supply steady baseload power as Georgia's electricity demand rises.
Georgia Power · SAT JUL 25
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Recipients of DOE uranium enrichment awards outlined plans to rebuild US fuel supply capacity in 2026.
World Nuclear News · SAT JUL 25
TerraPower advances its Natrium reactor as the US small modular reactor licensing pipeline grows.
American Nuclear Society · SAT JUL 25
![[Data] Tech Giants Commit Gigawatts of Nuclear Power for AI Demand](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/cbhtovty/production/0a747c2e08c47b25ffb0baecf238a229a94f3641-826x620.jpg)
Technology firms are contracting gigawatts of nuclear power as AI and data center demand surges.
RTO Insider · SAT JUL 25
Meta signed nuclear deals with Oklo, Vistra, and TerraPower for up to 6.6 GW to power its Ohio AI data centers.
Utility Dive · FRI JUL 24
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Four US microreactors reached initial criticality by July 4, 2026, surpassing a DOE Reactor Pilot Program goal.
World Nuclear News · FRI JUL 24
NRC advances SMR permits as TerraPower and Oklo break ground on advanced reactors.
ANS Nuclear Newswire · FRI JUL 24
SMR market heads toward $14 billion by 2035 as the global reactor pipeline expands.
Market.us · FRI JUL 24
![[Data] Nuclear Leads US Power With a Capacity Factor Above 92 Percent](https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/Plant%20Vogtle%20Units%201-4_0.png)
Nuclear ran above a 92 percent capacity factor in 2024, leading all US power sources.
US Department of Energy · THU JUL 23
Plant Vogtle Unit 3 reaches full output as Georgia largest nuclear plant anchors the grid.
Nuclear News · THU JUL 23