Voices for Nuclear Energy

"I signed four historic executive orders to reignite a wave of progress in America’s nuclear power production and promote this abundant, affordable, unlimited supply of energy for the American people. … I directed [Secretary Wright] to establish a pilot program for advanced reactors and see at least three cutting-edge reactors started up safely for the Fourth of July. … I’m delighted to say that four companies succeeded in meeting that deadline.” 

“These [nuclear lifestyle innovation] campuses will be massive generators of economic growth, create thousands of high-paying jobs, and be crucial to unleashing America’s nuclear renaissance.”

"Small modular reactors have the potential to reshape America’s maritime sector, lower shipping costs, and bolster our supply chains.”

"This Administration is pursuing a comprehensive nuclear strategy, restarting existing reactors, increasing the output of our nuclear fleet, and accelerating new construction, to build the abundant, affordable, and reliable power system required for American prosperity and reindustrialization.”

"Keeping Diablo Canyon online is critical to meeting California’s growing demand for affordable, reliable, and secure electricity. The Civil Nuclear Credit Program is helping preserve this vital source of baseload power and ensuring that we don’t prematurely take reliable generation off the grid.”

"America's electricity demand continues to grow. New nuclear projects are moving forward. Additional capital is flowing. Supply chain deals are being signed. Advanced reactors are moving through Department of Energy pilots toward commercialization. Across the board, the question is shifting from whether nuclear has a future to how quickly and successfully can America deploy it at scale.” 

"In Missouri, y’all are really focused on building nuclear energy, making sure you have that dispatchable power that you need to power your economy, and it’s a great partnership for the projects that the President sees as critical across the country.” 

“[Crane Clean Energy Center] is gonna be coming back online and it’s great for the community, great for jobs, great for the grid, great for Pennsylvania. I think it can be an example for the rest of the country in terms of this renaissance for nuclear.” 

“With last year’s executive orders, President Trump made the most transformational decision for civil nuclear power since President Eisenhower announced Atoms for Peace, in 1953. … The reforms and actions these orders called for are not merely an evolution in American energy infrastructure, they are bringing about a revolution for American power. The successes of the last year will be the foundations of a century of innovation.”

“The demand that we have and the demand on AI and data centers … the smart investment is going to be on nuclear.”

"Fort Drum's facilities, personnel, and infrastructure make it uniquely positioned to spearhead the Army's Janus Program and demonstrate this important, innovative nuclear microreactor technology. … Bringing a safe and secure nuclear energy source to Fort Drum is a win-win for strengthening the base's energy security and protecting our Army from vulnerabilities like grid failures.”

"Tennessee is going to be the absolute leader in America for every part of the [nuclear] life cycle. No state's better positioned than we are."

"Right now, too many nations that want to embrace nuclear power need to buy Chinese and Russian technology at huge cost, trapping them in debt. The United States should offer an alternative that keeps us on the cutting edge, strengthens our relationships around the world and keeps Americans safe.”

"The responsible development of civil nuclear energy, on an international scale, contributes to U.S. national security and bolsters our economy.”

"In order to meet U.S. and global energy demands, we need to advance the next generation of nuclear energy technology. [The bipartisan Civil Nuclear Export Act] will help rebuild the domestic supply chain and make sure the U.S. remains competitive.”

"The United States and Idaho are the home of nuclear energy and ought to be the world’s source for the next generation of technology. The Civil Nuclear Export Act gives the U.S. the tools needed to compete, expand and succeed in new markets, and maintain U.S. nuclear technology as the global standard.”

“Nuclear power is one of the most reliable sources of electricity, and we shouldn’t depend on foreign countries for the fuel that keeps our reactors running. By modernizing outdated regulations, we can strengthen our energy security, create good-paying jobs, and maintain the strong safety and environmental protections Americans expect.”

"As the Russian uranium ban looms, there is no better time for the United States to build its own enrichment capacity than right now. [The bipartisan MORE American Fuel Act] is clear: streamline the construction of these facilities, protect American energy dominance and jobs in our states, and secure the next generation’s fleet of baseload power."

"Nuclear energy is an important part of our clean energy future, and the United States should lead in advancing its safe and responsible deployment around the world.”

"Thanks to the bipartisan work of Congress and the Trump Administration, America is entering a nuclear renaissance."

"Congress must work in parallel [with DOE] on a durable legislative path for intermediate- and long-term storage and utilization of nuclear waste. That should include removing barriers to recycling and other innovative uses for spent fuel. That’s why the Nuclear REFUEL Act is such a great first step, and I’m glad the committee is acting on it.”

"Energy security is national security - and international security. Advanced nuclear reactors can lower energy costs, strengthen the stability of the grid, and provide the reliable, clean electricity needed to power the future of innovation and economic growth. America must be the leader in nuclear innovation.”

"Through workforce development and strategic civil nuclear cooperation, U.S. companies can gain access to emerging energy markets while our international partners can unlock vast amounts of reliable baseload power."

“[The Nuclear Rate Stabilization Act] would update the tax code to ensure that safe and secure nuclear projects can properly utilize clean energy investment tax credits to build reactors in a timely manner, cutting greenhouse gas emissions for our environment and saving consumers money on their electricity bills. I’m always glad to work across the aisle when it comes to reducing energy costs and strengthening America’s energy independence.”

“The Nuclear Rate Stabilization Act makes sure the tax credits Congress already passed actually reach the people they were meant to help, lowers costs for consumers, and gets more reactors built. Nuclear is the future of American energy dominance and it is past time our tax code reflected that.”

“It is essential that nuclear energy is a viable source of base load power. We must take a hard look at outdated and burdensome regulations and make practical, common-sense reforms.” 

“[The University of Toledo’s nuclear workforce development program] will empower Northwest Ohio to lead the Great Lakes Partnership in training the next generation of highly skilled, safety-focused nuclear workers, with an eye toward the advanced nuclear technologies of tomorrow. Investments like this are essential to support good-paying jobs and ensure safe, reliable energy for Northwest Ohio and the Great Lakes region.”

“Nuclear energy plays a vital role, and I'm proud to highlight that my district is home to Plant Vogtle, the nation's largest and most advanced clean nuclear energy facility, with Units 3 and 4 now fully operational. Nuclear energy is critical for our nation's energy security, and I'm glad that the Trump Administration is promoting nuclear energy.”

"The Army is leading the nation in its return to nuclear preeminence. Our selected industry awardees represent the most viable technologies to achieve this capability, setting conditions for both installation energy resilience and operational energy solutions.”

"In partnership with the Department of War Innovation Unit, the Army is awarding up to a combined $2.2 billion to own, construct, and operate nuclear microreactors on military installations. These vendors will deliver safe, secure, and reliable nuclear power, strengthening the Army’s ability to project power globally, while supporting the revitalization of American industrial capacity and technological leadership.”

“The future of air and space dominance is powered by resilient energy. By integrating advanced nuclear technology, we are not just keeping the lights on; we are guaranteeing that our most critical national security missions will never be held at risk by a power outage.”

“The criticality test of Antares Nuclear’s Mark-0 reactor is an important step toward meeting the president’s goals for nuclear power resiliency for the U.S. Army. … The tight teamwork demonstrated here between the Army and Department of Energy teams sets us up in a good place to deliver on nuclear power at a military installation in 2028.”

"This invitation for Louisiana to [host a nuclear lifecycle campus and] advance our nation’s energy security and dominance is a clear sign that our state is well aligned with President Trump’s vision for powering America’s future. In launching our Nuclear Strategic Framework, Louisiana signaled we were ready to lead the next era of nuclear energy.”

"The work happening at INL is about much more than research. It's about ensuring America has reliable, affordable energy for generations to come. As our nation faces growing demand for electricity – from manufacturers, data centers, military installations, and growing communities – we need dependable sources of power that can keep up. Advanced nuclear energy will play an important role in meeting that challenge.”

“I am excited to launch our state’s process to procure new, advanced nuclear power that will provide clean, reliable energy at scale for generations to come and meet our growing energy demands – from powering our small businesses, schools, and hospitals, to strengthening grid capacity and reliability for extreme weather that is becoming unfortunately all too frequent."

“Texas is leading America’s nuclear renaissance by advancing the technologies that will power innovation and strengthen our nation’s future."

"Oak Ridge represents the frontier of American energy independence and cutting-edge research. We are proud to announce additional jobs and investment from TRISO-X today, bringing more than 1,000 new high-quality job opportunities and strengthening Tennessee’s role as a national leader in advanced energy innovation.”

"Connecticut has been a leader in nuclear energy as part of our state’s all-of-the-above approach to delivering affordable, reliable, and clean energy for Connecticut ratepayers.”

"Affordability is why advanced nuclear energy is a top priority. We are working now to ensure our energy resources remain robust and resilient.”

"Today marks a new frontier—the chance to add nuclear to our energy abundance agenda. This opportunity is an all hands on deck moment, and I look forward to working with communities across our state to make this [nuclear lifestyle innovation] campus a reality.”

“Expanding our nuclear energy capacity will play a key role in my all-of-the-above energy strategy to ensure we have enough reliable power to keep the lights on and costs down for New Yorkers while helping attract 21st century economic development opportunities.”  

“Nuclear energy represents an important opportunity for Iowa to strengthen our energy portfolio, support economic growth and meet the increasing demand for reliable power.”

"President Trump and [Secretary Wright] understand that America needs abundant, reliable energy and a strong domestic nuclear industry to compete and win. West Virginia has powered this country for generations, and we have the resources, workers and industrial capabilities to help build America’s nuclear future right here at home.”

“Combined with the upcoming Missouri State Energy Plan, the members of our Advanced Nuclear Task Force will help chart a clear and strategic path forward for Missouri’s energy future — one that supports reliable power, economic opportunity, and long-term energy resilience for communities across the state.”

“Last week we issued a joint commitment with all New England governors and New York to explore advanced nuclear energy. We’ll keep working with the Legislature on a bill that would get us more energy at lower prices.”

"If we want cleaner energy, more prosperous energy, we want dispatchable energy, reliable energy, and cheaper energy, then nuclear has to be part of that mix.” 

“[Governor JB Pritzker’s] executive order was an important acknowledgement that nuclear energy must be part of the Illinois future. The conversation has shifted from whether we need nuclear to how we get the projects built.”

"New Jersey needs more nuclear. Our three reactors in South Jersey generate enough power for at least 3 million homes, and it’s ready for the next level.”

"Everything that’s going on in the energy market, the cost of fuel, and the uncertainty surrounding that is strengthening the case for energy diversification. Now is the right time for us to explore nuclear energy.”

"We love the communities that surround nuclear plants. These towns appreciate the hundreds of quality jobs that nuclear energy brings, and they know firsthand the industry’s commitment to safe, low-impact operations.”

“Nuclear energy plays a vital role in our state’s energy future, and I’m proud to champion policies that support this critical infrastructure.”

“We know that nuclear energy is the future of energy. [Iowa’s tax exemption bill for nuclear plants] tells everybody that Iowa is welcome to business and nuclear energy coming in.”

“Nuclear energy is clean, safe, reliable, and available around the clock. It is exactly the kind of serious energy policy Arizona needs to lower costs, strengthen our grid, and compete for the jobs and industries of the future.”

"We will promote the maximum use of nuclear power with safety as the overriding priority, thereby helping to contain energy prices, while fundamentally strengthening the functions of [the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization] toward the early introduction of next-generation advanced reactors.”

"Anyone who truly wants to protect the climate cannot be anti-nuclear.”

"Perhaps it is time for us to revisit nuclear energy production. We will ensure it is safe. We will ensure the good benefits of nuclear energy will be explained properly to the public.”

"The [radioactivity] exposure at Koeberg is an exposure we encounter in our daily lives. We are proceeding with the nuclear build program, and we’re looking forward to another 20 years of power from the two Koeberg nuclear units.”

"This deal [to extend the lifespan of the Sizewell B nuclear plant] protects billpayers and boosts the country’s energy security by continuing to provide clean, secure power for millions of households.” 

“Today, India takes a defining step in its civil nuclear journey, advancing the second stage of its nuclear programme. The indigenously designed and built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has attained criticality. This advanced reactor, capable of producing more fuel than it consumes, reflects the depth of our scientific capability and the strength of our engineering enterprise.” 

“We should examine seriously options like nuclear power. We’ve made significant progress on renewables, particularly onshore wind and solar, and offshore wind will be a major next step. But we should also look at alternatives, including nuclear, given advances in technology.” 

“I'd like to take this opportunity to point out that the enabling law will be approved by the summer, and the implementing decrees will be adopted to create the legal framework necessary for the resumption of nuclear power in Italy.”

“An agreement has been reached with ENGIE to define the conditions and launch the necessary studies for a complete takeover of the Belgian nuclear fleet. … This government chooses safe, affordable, and sustainable energy, with less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply.”

“Canada has long been a nuclear leader — and we will continue to lead, under our new Nuclear Energy Strategy. Together with all members of Team Canada, we are taking action to ensure we have a coordinated, strategic approach to diversifying nuclear industry exports and bringing economic growth and security and affordable, reliable power to all Canadians.”

“Maharashtra is ready to lead the transformation in the nuclear energy sector.” 

“South Korea intends to expand renewable energy, and make renewables and nuclear the two central pillars of our energy system … In this regard, the government believes that nuclear plants reaching the end of their initial lifespan can have their operation extended, provided they are proven safe.”

“It is nuclear that stands alone, that has the capacity to fire up Ontario’s industrial base.” 

“Working with Rolls-Royce SMR, we're bringing a significant long-term investment to the UK industrial supply chain. Supporting skills, innovation and growing our industrial capability is essential to this partnership, and will ensure the UK is well placed to deliver the next generation of nuclear infrastructure.”

“[Nuclear is] one of the safest means of producing energy, in the same way that airplanes are one of the safest means of transportation. … It's a low carbon source. It doesn't produce any greenhouse gases during production, fission doesn't produce CO2.”

"At Google, we continue to expand our work in advancing nuclear power! Today, we announced our first nuclear PPA in Europe, and our first partnership to enable nuclear life extension and uprates globally. We are excited to partner with Fortum to enable the Loviisa nuclear power plant to continue operations through 2050, safe-guarding critical clean-firm power on the Finnish grid.”

“[Completion of the environmental assessment] is a significant milestone for the Long Mott Energy project and we appreciate the comprehensive and efficient manner in which the NRC conducted its assessment. We are another step closer to expanding access to safe, clean, reliable, cost-competitive nuclear energy in the US.”

“[Our long-term nuclear power purchase agreement] with Constellation allows us to support new operations in Illinois while advancing our strategy in a way that prioritizes affordable, reliable, and clean energy for our business and the communities we serve.”

“We have performed some initial modeling showing that the California grid with [Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant operating] would get us to our clean energy goals, maintaining reliability, cheaper than without Diablo."

“We clearly need more nuclear power and we're bullish on it.”

“For US energy and capital markets, this broader nuclear buildout is creating a more diversified financing opportunity set. ... As 2026 progresses, nuclear is increasingly emerging as a strategic energy infrastructure theme tied to industrial growth, energy security, and AI-driven power demand.”

“In countries where gas plants are price setters for power the majority of the time … forward power prices have increased precipitously since the start of the Middle East conflict. In contrast, countries that derive a larger share of their electricity needs from renewables and nuclear—such as Spain, France, and the Nordics—have been able to keep their power prices largely unchanged.”

"The discourse [in Germany] is changing … by just the sheer necessity. We need the cheap energy. We have market prices of energy three times higher than the market prices when we had nuclear.”

“You see many African countries really speaking the right language when it comes to nuclear. Presidents now are no longer afraid to go to the public and say, we want nuclear energy technologies.”

"Nuclear energy is poised to play an increasingly important role in meeting the nation’s energy needs, and we are determined to prepare students as essential contributors to this important field.”

"The grid needs power plant technologies that can reliably supply electricity around the clock to support the rising demand we are observing. The grid also increasingly needs flexibility … Nuclear energy could help meet both future needs. Smaller nuclear plants in particular may be better able to adjust quickly to fluctuations in wind, solar or electricity demand.”

"We are seeing an enormous appetite. We have 50 countries that have actual plans, in black and white, that include nuclear. This is going to require a lot of money, much more than we are investing right now. … When we talk to the finance community they tell us the capital is there.”

"Nuclear energy is fast emerging as a game-changer. Small modular reactors offer a safe and viable option for maritime transport and offshore energy systems—delivering high energy density and long operating cycles that eliminate the need for frequent refueling. Together, these advantages position the maritime sector at the forefront of advanced energy innovation.”

"In the previous couple of strategic plans, the Japanese government's approach was to really reduce the reliance on nuclear. But in the latest version, the seventh strategic energy plan, for the first time, the Japanese government said the country seeks to maximize the use of nuclear.”

"Nuclear has had the certainty from the federal government at the broadest level that very few other energy sources have had.”

"The data-center surge has changed the nuclear market … For the first time in decades, new nuclear is being ordered by large, fast-growing customers that need firm, clean, around-the-clock power at scale.”

"This is the brightest moment for nuclear power globally in a couple of decades. Energy for development and prosperity is extremely important… and we have a climate crisis as well as a challenge of local emissions. So nuclear, and more of it, would be a very good thing.”

"Sizewell C is an absolutely fantastic project, not only for the nuclear industry but for the country as a whole. It will be two 1.6-gigawatt pressure water reactors, so that's a total of 3.2 gigawatts, and they will power 6 million homes for 60 years. So, I mean, when you actually just dwell on that number, 6 million homes, 60 years, you realize the scale of this project.”

“For economic prosperity, energy security and national sovereignty, Rome should evaluate nuclear power carefully, both in its traditional form and with new modular reactors.”

“Nuclear energy is an important component of decarbonisation, industrial competitiveness, and security of supply strategies. …  Nuclear power plants supply clean power, suitable or enhancing system integration and providing flexibility facilitating further roll-out of other clean technologies. These benefits accrue to the whole EU energy system.”

“For 150 years, Lilly has grown alongside Indiana. Advanced nuclear technology represents the kind of bold, clean energy solution our state needs to power the next generation of innovation, and it directly supports Lilly’s own commitment to reduce our environmental footprint. We're proud to partner with the state to help make it a reality.”

"As demand for electricity skyrockets, it is foolish to turn away any energy source. It is heartening that even the states that have been most hostile to nuclear power are finally coming around.”

"After shuttering all the state’s other nuclear power plants in recent decades, California is considering extending [Diablo Canyon Power Plant]’s life and lifting a moratorium on new reactors. That these decisions are even on the table in California is a testament to the substantial change in public views of nuclear energy.”

"For decades, politicians have treated nuclear waste as politically radioactive. Now, Republicans are competing to bring it home. … Rather than resisting an initiative that could bring more nuclear waste to their states, some Republicans are actively courting the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses, arguing they could anchor advanced nuclear industries and bring billions of dollars in investment.”

"Shuttered nuclear power plants are becoming one of the tech industry’s favorite choices to quickly provide clean, firm power.”

"A combination of rising power demand, supportive policy, regulatory reform and growing investor interest has transformed SMRs from a speculative concept into what may be nuclear power's strongest growth opportunity.”

"Nearly 50 groups have joined a coalition that includes chambers of commerce, labor unions, nonprofits and the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors to argue that [Diablo Canyon Power Plant] is a critical bridge to the state’s clean energy future. Nuclear power produces no greenhouse gas emissions, the primary driver of climate change.”

“The rapid growth of artificial intelligence, electrification, advanced manufacturing and domestic industrial investment has fundamentally reshaped the U.S. energy conversation. Following years of relatively flat electricity demand, utilities and policymakers are once again confronting the challenge of supplying abundant, reliable and affordable power — and placing nuclear energy back at the center of long-term planning.”

“The first commercial nuclear-power projects in a decade are now under construction in the U.S., a potential turning point for a segment of the power industry that has been stuck in neutral for years. … The renewed interest comes alongside the biggest jump in electricity demand in a generation, much of it driven by the need to power data centers for artificial intelligence.”

“Whether you call it an upswing or a renaissance, nuclear’s revival isn’t a single story. It’s a parallel build-out of large reactors, SMRs, and advanced designs—paired with the equally important work of keeping the existing fleet running longer, more efficiently, and, in some cases, bringing it back from retirement.”

“The tech sector has played an instrumental role in stimulating renewed demand for nuclear power, as they search for reliable, emissions-free power sources to fuel the data centers they are building for artificial intelligence.”

“Support for greater emphasis on nuclear power has risen to its highest point to date, at 46%. … Partisans’ views are most similar on nuclear energy … Nuclear energy is the only one of the six [energy sources polled] to see support grow since 2021.” 

"A majority of Americans in both political parties have come to favor an expansion of nuclear energy. Polls from the Pew Research Center and Gallup show the highest support in years."

"The UK is home to one of the world’s most experienced nuclear workforces and the British government has provided a clear path to market with the advanced nuclear framework. Because of this, I am confident we will set a new standard for nuclear development by combining our disruptive business model with the BWRX-300’s tenth-generation proven technology.”

“The next generation of nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors, is advancing fast and costs are coming down, opening a real prospect that many developing and emerging economies could add safe, abundant, clean baseload power to their energy mix. … That is precisely why we are forming the Global Coalition for Nuclear Philanthropy now.”

"When you're ready to do nuclear, you need a good, reliable partner. And when you look at the partners that are available from the U.S., you've got a competitive market, so you're getting a good price, and you've got a reliable supplier and a multiplicity of vendors, so that you know that you're gonna get the best possible deal for your country.”

“Governments are placing nuclear at the heart of their energy security, industrial and decarbonisation strategies, while regulatory reforms for advanced reactor technologies are providing greater certainty for developers and investors.”

"Now there's more solidity, more confidence in the projects happening, which is a big one that just feeds into job security. My colleagues and I talk to thousands of people a year, either moving jobs or looking to move into nuclear, and that job security is really number one.”

"As we have said for years, nuclear power is a critical component for an all-of-the-above energy approach in New Jersey. Our businesses, particularly our manufacturers, are thirsting for affordable, reliable and abundant energy as our costs increase. We thank Governor Sherrill for taking this important step of the signing of the NJ Power Act to put us on the path for increasing much-needed energy generation, while including protections for ratepayers.”

"Nuclear technology offers the most reliable, scalable, and affordable energy source in America. It produces massive amounts of carbon-free electricity on a small land footprint, making it a key solution to combat climate change and all its destructive consequences.”