Tag: Nuclear Energy
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Unleashing American Nuclear Energy: The Role of U.S. Allies
Continuous bipartisan support for nuclear energy over the past decade has thrust the United States towards the cusp of a civil nuclear resurgence, with recently completed new builds and the impending operational start of our pioneering advanced reactor projects paving the way forward. The administration’s ambitious timelines for deployment and the potential rapid expansion of
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Is Texas Going Nuclear?
Texas is acting assertively to lead new nuclear energy deployment in the United States. It is America’s second largest state by population and economic output, the country’s largest energy producer, and among the top three states hosting data centers—the main driver of the country’s soaring power generation and consumption. The Texas state government is increasingly
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Live Panel | How America Can Achieve Nuclear Energy Dominance
The Center for the National Interest is pleased to share a new report, “How America Can Achieve Nuclear Energy Dominance: Recommendations to Implement President Trump’s Policy Agenda,” released in partnership with Energy Innovation Reform Project. This forward-looking document outlines how the United States can revitalize its nuclear energy sector to meet rising domestic demand, compete
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Is America’s Nuclear Renaissance in Trouble? (w/ Jennifer Gordon)
Is America’s Nuclear Renaissance in Trouble? (w/ Jennifer Gordon) A wave of optimism has surrounded the U.S. nuclear energy sector in recent years, but that momentum now faces mounting headwinds. Canceled data center projects, a shaky economic outlook, and uncertainty over tariffs have raised new questions about whether America’s nuclear renaissance can stay on track.
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Nuclear Power in Central Asia: The New “New Thing”?
The Central Asian states of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are exploring the development of nuclear power. Last fall, Kazakhstan passed a controversial referendum to build a nuclear power plant. In 2024, both Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan signed memorandums of understanding with Rosatom to construct smaller plants. Despite the region’s ample hydrocarbons and hydroelectric resources, the Central
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