US Nuclear Industry Revival on the Horizon

Linn County considers nuclear revival as planning commission approves key ordinance

Linn County might see the possible return of nuclear energy. An ordinance that’s a first of its kind got approved by The Planning and Zoning Commission during a

US Nuclear Industry Revival on the Horizon

In late May, President Trump issued four separate Executive Orders (EOs)  with respect to growing the nuclear power industry in the US. As the implementation of these orders begins, several Washington focused publications have written about one emerging consequence of these EOs—the likely termination of NRC oversight with respect to approval of new nuclear reactor designs. This major responsibility is being moved to the Pentagon and the Departme…

Nuclear energy firms see $1.2B following Trump's executive orders

American nuclear energy companies are securing hundreds of millions of dollars in new investments following a series of executive orders aimed at boosting domestic nuclear power and reducing reliance on foreign sources.TerraPower, founded by tech titan and philanthropist Bill Gates, announced a $650 million investment in part with NVentures, the venture capital arm of NVIDIA. The funding comes as TerraPower looks to launch the nation's first com…

Linn County board recommends approval of nuclear energy zoning code

A new Linn County ordinance amendment creating an exclusive use zoning district for nuclear power generating operations and nuclear waste storage facilities – perhaps the first such ordinance in the nation, according to county officials – is on its way to the Board of Supervisors for review and possible approval.After about 90 minutes of discussion and public comment, the Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night…

Department of Energy issues Request for Application to build and operate nuclear fuel production lines

Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the start of a new pilot program to accelerate the development of advanced nuclear reactors and strengthen domestic supply chains for nuclear fuel. Specifically, DOE issued a Request for Application (RFA) and is seeking qualified U.S. companies to build and operate nuclear fuel production lines using the DOE authorization process. This initiative will help end America’s reliance on foreign…

US Nuclear Industry Revival on the Horizon, but Will It Be Too Late?

The United States is on the cusp of a nuclear energy renaissance, fueled by policy shifts, surging electricity demand, and a renewed focus on reliable baseload power. Recent executive orders from the Trump administration aim to streamline approvals and bolster domestic production, potentially breathing new life into an industry that has stagnated for decades. However, as grid reliability teeters on the edge amid explosive demand growth and mass…