Nuclear energy is essential to meeting America’s rapidly growing electricity demand while keeping power reliable and affordable and strengthening national security. As demand rises across the economy—driven by data centers, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and electrification—nuclear power provides always-available, clean electricity that stabilizes the grid and reduces exposure to price volatility for consumers.
On January 7, 2026, Maria Korsnick testified before the Subcommittee on Energy on meeting rising energy demand, supporting U.S. leadership in nuclear technology and artificial intelligence, and competing globally.