Mission

The Nuclear Energy Institute is the member-based policy organization of the leading clean energy source in the United States.

NEI's mission is to promote the use and growth of nuclear energy through efficient operations and effective policy.

NEI: The Voice of the U.S. Nuclear Industry

NEI promotes nuclear technology by helping the industry:

  • Preserve existing nuclear reactors across the country
  • Make regulations smarter
  • Build new, next-generation reactors
  • Compete in the global nuclear energy market

We believe that a thriving nuclear energy industry will lead to:

  • Stronger national security
  • Climate change mitigation
  • U.S. technology leadership
  • Robust infrastructure
  • Job growth
  • Pristine air quality
  • Sustainable development worldwide
  • Clean electricity for technology like electric vehicles