US nuclear power in state energy planning: A policy roadmap

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US nuclear power in state energy planning: A policy roadmap

https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/energysource/us-nuclear-power-in-state-energy-planning-a-policy-roadmap/

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State legislatures are increasingly adopting policies to facilitate the construction of new nuclear reactors and support supply chain expansion. Recent efforts include enacting financial incentives, establishing cost recovery mechanisms, and streamlining permitting processes to address rising electricity demand from data centers and advanced manufacturing sectors across the United States.

While the federal government retains authority over radiological safety and licensing, states manage critical aspects such as siting, workforce development, and utility procurement. Success in deploying new capacity depends on how effectively states coordinate these levers to reduce first of a kind project risks and maintain public support for nuclear infrastructure.

As electricity demand grows, states must shape a policy environment that encourages building new nuclear reactors and their supply chains.

The United States is experiencing a nuclear energy renaissance, driven by surging electricity demand from artificial intelligence, data centers, electrification, and advanced manufacturing. Nuclear power—already providing 19 percent of US electricity and 55 percent of its carbon‑free generation with ninety-four reactors in twenty-eight states—remains the nation's most reliable source of firm, clean power at scale.

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https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/energysource/us-nuclear-power-in-state-energy-planning-a-policy-roadmap/