US EditionTrump signs executive orders aimed at easing regulations on and expanding nuclear energy production
- On Friday, new executive orders were issued under President Donald Trump's administration to reduce regulatory barriers and boost U.S. Nuclear power production with the ambitious goal of increasing output fourfold over the next 25 years.
- These orders respond to over 50 years of heavy regulation that have slowed innovation, while competitors like Russia and China accelerate nuclear development.
- The orders empower the energy secretary to authorize advanced reactor designs, mandate a restructuring of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission with an 18-month review timeline for industry applications, and initiate a pilot program aiming to have three experimental reactors operational by July 4, 2026.
- Trump called nuclear power "very safe and environmental" and a "hot industry," but experts say quadrupling production is unlikely and critics warn the orders may compromise safety and legal frameworks.
- The executive orders may accelerate nuclear development needed for rising electricity demand from data centers and AI, but could weaken regulatory independence and safety oversight.
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Trump orders overhaul of Nuclear Regulatory Commission, speed process for new reactors
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