The US nuclear pipeline has grown to ~80 GW across 43 projects and pipeline commitments—from construction permits to hyperscaler fleet deals.
See where the pipeline stands on Breakthrough’s updated interactive map ⚛️
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Over 70 gigawatts of nuclear in the pipeline, most of it for non-light water reactors, and mostly for hyperscalers and data centers.
New analysis from @TheBTI’s @joyjiang1997:
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Visualize and understand the geography of America's nuclear future with a new interactive map created by @joyjiang1997 and @Dr_A_Stein:
thebreakthrough.org/issues/n…
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✅After nearly 7 years of work, the NRC’s final Part 53 rule is not perfect, but it is a real step forward and worth recognizing as a significant accomplishment. It is the most significant modernization of reactor licensing in decades. thebreakthrough.org/issues/n… @stoohill13
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Find the tracker here: thebreakthrough.org/issues/n…
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Aluminum smelting could hold the secrets to industrial decarbonization and advanced manufacturing. But to rebuild its aluminum sector, the U.S. needs to learn how and why China seized control.
New whitepaper from @wang_seaver @joyjiang1997 and myself:
thebreakthrough.org/issues/e…
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"Shovels in the ground are more important than stock valuations." Brandon Williams at @ANS_org Winter Conference
Based.
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How China Raced Ahead of the U.S. on Nuclear Power.
As @joyjiang1997 @thebti notes, serial orders allow developers to refine construction, streamline licensing, simplify the supply chain, and reduce costs.
nytimes.com/interactive/2025…
Check out my latest article:
“What Can the U.S. Learn from Chinese Nuclear Deployment?”
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It was cited today in The New York Times’ feature on the U.S.–China nuclear race.
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#nuclearenergy #energypolicy #chinesenuclear
In the article, I explain what is actually driving China’s nuclear execution success, and what the U.S. can realistically adapt, including:
• lower rate financing
• predictable licensing and regulatory certainty
• core design standardization
• orderbook deployment
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If I had to plan a groundbreaking I wouldn't use a shiny shovel in a staged box of dirt. I would use a wheel loader. The point is to break ground and get to work, right?
ALT A wheel loader moves dirt at a ground breaking ceremony. There is a banner that says America's nuclear future.
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Release: Commissioner Caputo announced her resignation from the NRC, a year before her term was scheduled to end. Caputo’s departure is a loss for the NRC and a setback for efforts to reform the agency. thebreakthrough.org/press/re…
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"The government should create a milestone-based program for advanced nuclear energy projects that incrementally reduces interest rates through credit subsidies when project milestones are achieved on time."
Important new report @TheBTI:
thebreakthrough.org/issues/e…
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🚨New paper out on reconsidering the radiation protection model at the NRC. The paper discusses what science indicates, what it cannot demonstrate, and how policy is separate but informed by science. We recommend a pragmatic, tiered approach that aligns with other hazards.
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The Breakthrough Institute @thebti and Good Energy Collective @GoodEnergyColl support the renomination of David Wright to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. breakthroughjournal.org/p/th…
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The unprecedented step to remove Commissioner Hanson from the NRC could upend the current bipartisan support for nuclear energy. A return to partisan polarization will almost certainly cripple efforts to make progress. thebreakthrough.org/press/re…
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World Bank lifts ban on funding nuclear energy, enabling countries to choose the energy sources that fit their needs. This is particularly a boost for developing countries that need firm clean 24/7 electricity and industrial heat ft.com/content/d80b68ec-3da8…
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Recent nuclear related executive orders are intended to drive change. There is some positive and negative. Some saying the quiet part out loud, acknowledging tradeoffs, and benefits to society. The key will be implementation and a broader strategy breakthroughjournal.org/p/ca…
