Vision
The vision of NEI is simple: A world powered by clean and reliable energy.
Mission
NEI's mission is to promote the use and growth of nuclear energy through efficient operations and effective policy. NEI accomplishes this by providing a unified industry voice before Congress, the executive branch, state and local legislatures, and federal regulators, as well as international organizations and venues, on key policy issues.

Areas of Influence

Policy Advancement

NEI is the unified voice of the commercial nuclear energy industry, influencing policies that affect its members, their customers, and the industry’s future. NEI represents the industry’s interests before Congress, the executive branch, state and local legislatures, federal regulators, international organizations, courts, and influential platforms where policy matters affecting the industry are discussed.

Technical Solutions

NEI, composed of former regulators, nuclear plant, government agency professionals, and seasoned experts, provides technical support and guidance to member companies, financial markets, third parties, state and federal officials and agencies, and customers. Their regulatory guidance and reports are crucial for maintaining the world's largest and safest operating fleet and facilitating successful new reactor deployments worldwide.

Analysis and Insights

NEI is a trusted resource for member companies, government agencies and officials, and news outlets and publications covering nuclear clean energy. NEI conducts research and provides meaningful insights, enhancing member understanding of the trends that impact their businesses. We translate those insights into actions that advance the beneficial uses of nuclear technology in its many commercial forms.

Knowledge Exchange

NEI drives global nuclear industry growth by bringing together industry, government agencies, customers, NGOs, and stakeholders. By providing platforms for thought leaders, industry professionals, and supporting entities, NEI facilitates networking and knowledge share that collectively shapes the nuclear energy landscape.

THE NUCLEAR ENERGY INSTITUTE (NEI) is the leading U.S. policy and technical organization dedicated to all aspects of the commercial nuclear industry. With our members’ support, we actively shape policies and regulations that promote clean and reliable nuclear energy in the United States and globally.

Our members include utilities, reactor vendors, technology developers, stakeholders from every facet of the nuclear supply chain, clean energy buyers, national labs, labor unions, and universities.