In case you didn’t notice, nuclear energy has gotten quite popular in the last handful of years. So popular, in fact, that it is everywhere in the news, and everyone is talking about it all the time. Because of this, it can be hard to keep tabs on what everyone is saying. Fear not, we have you covered and are happy to share what folks have been saying for the last few months.
National News
The Wall Street Journal published an article about where this renewed interest in nuclear came from and the path to getting more nuclear online. On why it’s becoming more popular, they said “In recent years, calls for emissions-free, reliable energy pushed nuclear power into the climate conversation.” Clean and reliable energy are good things, and we know nuclear checks those boxes.
There was also talk about how the U.S. was doubling down on its nuclear energy future, a history lesson about nuclear submarines, and some news about NEI and Maria Korsnick’s State of the Nuclear Energy Industry address. We’ve got even more at the bottom of this page.
- Inside the race—and the uranium gap—to rebuild America’s fuel supply chain for a ‘second nuclear age’ (Fortune)
- The Public Now Backs Nuclear Energy. What Will It Take to Make It Happen? (Wall Street Journal)
- Less Support in U.S. for Solar, Wind Energy; More for Nuclear (Gallup)
- The race to develop American-made nuclear fuel (E&E)
- From Pilot to Launch: DOE Names First Four Nuclear Energy Launch Pad Developers (Power)
- State of the Nuclear Industry 2026: Korsnick Says the Real Test Is Now Scale (Power)
- America Doubles Down on a New Nuclear Energy Future (National Interest)
- Ho K. Nieh talks nuclear energy regulations, next-gen reactor rollout and NRC's independence (Politico)
- 3 Unexpected Uses For Nuclear Energy (Other Than Electricity) (BGR)
- How Come We Have Nuclear Ships but Not Small Nuclear Power Plants?
- The Race to Fuel a Nuclear Energy Comeback (Bloomberg)
- US considers financing billions of dollars for nuclear plant parts, industry group says (Reuters)
Scoping out the States
State news is always coming fast and furious; there are 50 of them after all. The New Hampshire Bulletin wrote about how nuclear energy dominated New Hampshire’s latest legislature session, resulting in two bills heading to the desk of Governor Kelly Ayotte. Down in West Memphis, AR, Mayor Marco McClendon expressed his support for nuclear, saying it could lead to $45 billion in business growth for the city. Up in Ohio, the Statehouse News Bureau reported that there would be a new trade association in the state, the Ohio Nuclear Alliance. On the creation of the organization, President Rashay Khripunova said, “We’re not talking about bringing Homer Simpson to Springfield, Ohio. There’s a lot of education that needs to be done, and redefining Ohio’s relationship with nuclear.” On the west coast, support for nuclear is surging in California, and The Hill argued legacy groups in the state should follow suit.
- Nuclear power dominated energy discussions this session. A pair of bills now head to Ayotte’s desk. (New Hampshire Bulletin)
- Minnesota lawmakers agree to study possibility of building new nuclear plants (MPR)
- Ohio’s nuclear energy industry launches a trade association (Statehouse News Bureau)
- West Memphis mayor says nuclear energy could power $45B in business growth (Action News 5)
- West Memphis considers nuclear energy to power economic growth (News Channel 3)
- Governor Mike Kehoe introduces Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force (KBIA)
- Green River nuclear energy plans revived, add to Utah's potential nuclear portfolio (KSL)
- Hochul announces new development in nuclear energy program (WIVB)
- Nuclear in my backyard: A Nebraska utility is skirting the public backlash that plagues wind and solar (Grist)
- New York eyes new nuclear subsidies (E&E)
- Cox, federal leaders go all-in on nuclear energy in Utah (KSL)
- California is rethinking nuclear — environmental groups should, too (The Hill)
- The New Atomic Age: America's Nuclear Reboot Begins in Texas (CBS Austin)
- The Nuclear Reactors Coming to a Small Town Near You (The New Republic)
Around the World
Internationally, we’ve seen all sorts of developments. But perhaps the most notable ones have been examples of U.S. organizations working abroad. Whether it be Poland, Canada, or India, we have seen a lot of great international cooperation. In May, The Indian Express reported on a U.S. delegation lead by NEI that visited the country to help it build upon its strong nuclear foundation.
- India’s nuclear leap: Why its fast breeder reactor success matters (Al Jazeera)
- Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer (BBC)
- South Korea, Vietnam agree to boost nuclear energy, high-tech cooperation (Reuters)
- Approval milestone for US microreactor project (WNN)
- The Next Front in China’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Is Nuclear Energy (The National Interest)
- Can nuclear power resolve the energy crisis? (France24)
- US sees nuclear renaissance with micro reactor, eyes global markets, including India (News Drum)
- FM Sitharaman invites US nuclear firms to explore long-term partnerships in India (ANI)
- ‘India has a strong nuclear foundation… countries need energy that are not exposed to fuel-price shocks or geopolitical disruption’ (Indian Express)
- Poland is getting new nuclear reactors with some help from the US (Power ENG)
After all of that in Q2, we’re already looking forward to the headlines in Q3!
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