US EditionHow Trump Can Lead the World to a Nuclear Renaissance
- In 2024, the NRC approved the small modular reactor project at Abilene Christian University, with a 40-ton reactor expected by the end of next year, funded by Doug Robison’s 2021 donation.
- In 2024, the NRC approved the Abilene Christian University SMR project, following Doug Robison’s 2021 donation and with a reactor expected by next year.
- In 2024, the NRC approved the Abilene Christian University SMR project, with Google and other tech firms partnering to develop reactors generating up to 500 MW by 2035.
- Following federal approval, Texas allocated $350 million for nuclear expansion and New York directed construction of a zero-emission nuclear plant, boosting state-level nuclear efforts.
- In 2024, the NRC approved the SMR project at the university, with completion expected by next year, reflecting U.S. support for advanced reactors and long-term energy security.
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Smaller nuclear reactors spark renewed interest in a once-shunned energy source
Constellation Energy, owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, above, near Harrisburg, Pa., plans to restart it to serve Microsoft’s growing fleet of data centers. Rising electricity demands are fueling the push for more nuclear energy in multiple states. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) ABILENE, Texas — Bolstered by $3.2 million from a former Midland oilman, this West Texas city of 130,000 people is helping the Lone…
America can lead the world on nuclear energy
Now is a critical time to continue prioritizing clean, reliable, and affordable energy here at home, amid unrest overseas and volatile energy markets. Thankfully, Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, made possible by the strong leadership of the United States. President Donald Trump has put America in a strong position by making energy dominance a key pillar of his agenda since his first day in office. Building upon the success of the fir…
How the Trump administration plans to reshape U.S. energy labs around AI and nuclear
The Trump administration’s proposed Department of Energy budget would slash funding for clean energy research while prioritizing artificial intelligence, data centers, and nuclear technologies.Brian Dabbs and Christa Marshall report for E&E News.In short:The Department of Energy’s fiscal 2026 budget proposal would cut over $2.7 billion from national lab programs, including deep reductions to hydrogen, solar, wind, and electric vehicle research, …
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