President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at boosting the nuclear industrial base in the United States. The initiative is designed to enhance the production and operation of nuclear energy, which is seen as crucial for powering next-generation technologies that are vital for maintaining global industrial, digital, and economic leadership. This move also aims to achieve energy independence and bolster national security.
The order focuses on accelerating new nuclear energy production by utilizing Federal financial resources to support the restart, completion, uprate, and construction of nuclear plants across the country. Additionally, it seeks to expand employment opportunities within the domestic nuclear workforce.
In a bid to strengthen the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain, federal policies will be directed towards maximizing the value of nuclear fuel and expanding its supply chain domestically. This effort is intended to facilitate long-term growth in nuclear energy.
President Trump emphasized his commitment to supporting all forms of reliable and dispatchable energy sources. He advocates for harnessing nuclear power alongside fossil fuels and emerging technologies as a means to secure American energy independence and drive economic growth.
