Voices for Nuclear Energy

“[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.” 

“To secure this future for America’s shipbuilding industry, we need to innovate. By partnering with industry experts and outside-the-box thinkers to develop a strong SMR model, we will deliver a state-of-the-art energy source that cuts costs and bolsters national security.”

“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.”

“It used to be the question about nuclear was whether it has a role in our energy future. That question is settled. Now, the question is really execution.”

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

"We don't want the nuclear future owned by the Russians and the Chinese. We want the nuclear future exactly where the nuclear start came."

"SR-1 Freedom will establish flight-heritage nuclear hardware, set regulatory and launch precedent, and activate the industrial base for future fission power systems across propulsion, surface and long‑duration missions. "

“[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.”

“TerraPowers’ reactor permit was completed in less than 18 months, nine months ahead of schedule. That matters. We need to get clean, reliable power on the grid faster.” 

“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.”

"Getting new nuclear projects off the ground is a financial risk many companies simply can’t take. I’m proud to introduce [the bipartisan ARC Act] with Senator Risch to reduce that risk and accelerate investment in advanced nuclear."

"The U.S. must remain the undisputed global leader when it comes to nuclear energy. To do so, we need advanced reactors that can meet growing energy demand here at home and that we can deliver to customers around the world."

“Across America, a nuclear renaissance is taking shape with new plants, new partnerships, new funding and new opportunities, and New Jersey is uniquely positioned to lead.”

“The solicitations announced today [to advance NYPA’s initiative to add 1GW of advanced nuclear] will help ensure New York is poised to lead the nation in new nuclear development, that along with renewables, will provide needed power in the face of increasing demand to keep the lights on while helping keep costs down.” 

“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.”

“[Global Laser Enrichment’s fuel facility] is a game-changing investment for western Kentucky and our entire commonwealth, and I am excited to see this project and the 240 great jobs come to life for families in Paducah ... This project solidifies our role as a leader in the country's nuclear power sector and will transform our economy, creating opportunities for Kentucky families for generations.”

“With our strong foundation in manufacturing and energy innovation, we are uniquely positioned to lead the nation in developing and deploying nuclear technologies. The creation of the Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force marks a strategic step forward, ensuring the safe, efficient, and responsible integration of nuclear energy into our energy portfolio.”

“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.” 

"Illinois is already number one in clean nuclear energy production. That is a leadership mantle we must hold onto. Producing even more energy is vital to keep up with increasing demand and bring down prices." 

"I am directing our Department of Energy to build pathways to foster the next generation of nuclear power right here in New Hampshire."

“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.”

"There are large tech companies that urgently need energy for high-tech manufacturing facilities and data centers. … Nuclear can provide them a dedicated, off-grid solution without impacting the electric rates of Floridians. "

“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.”

“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.”

"The phaseout of nuclear was a huge mistake, a huge mistake and we miss this energy."

"Nuclear energy is reliable, providing electricity all year, around the clock. … In the last years, we see a global revival of nuclear energy. And Europe wants to be part of it."

“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.”

"Microreactor power plants represent a significant technological advancement, in safety, security and waste management. They are safe by design, not by intervention protocols. The Janus Program is leveraging the Department of Energy and its network of National Labs to ensure the appropriate expertise is applied to the evaluation of proposed designs, operational plans, and emergency preparedness plans. "

“[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.”

“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've got an abundance of energy resources that should be developed for the economic benefit of our country, for the security of our country, and we've got great industries across the board, including in wind and solar, but also in oil and gas and nuclear. We truly should encourage all of the above."

“[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.”

“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 ETF that we offer that benefits the most is nuclear. … Data centers can’t be down. They can’t take an hour off. They need the highest level of industrial reliability that exists … so reliability is something that’s also benefitting nuclear."

“But without major breakthroughs in storage, wind and solar alone can’t reliably keep the lights on. In the near term, more than half the electricity powering data centers must come from dispatchable sources … Where does dispatchable power come from? One source is nuclear.”

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

"Nuclear energy will help power our AI future, strengthen our country's energy infrastructure, and provide clean, reliable electricity for everyone. These projects are going to create thousands of skilled jobs in Ohio and Pennsylvania, add new energy to the grid, extend the life of three existing nuclear plants, and accelerate new reactor technologies."

"To break the infrastructure bottleneck and shift the [nuclear industry] from ambition to delivery, Microsoft is announcing an AI for nuclear collaboration with NVIDIA, to provide end-to-end tools that streamline permitting, accelerate design, and optimize operations across the industry."

“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.”

“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.”

"[100% renewables is] not enough to balance the golden triangle of affordability, reliability and sustainability … I'm committed to balancing that triangle, because it has to work for working-class people, and it has to work from a sustainability standpoint. I think with nuclear … it allows for a high-energy lifestyle that still lessens our impact on Earth."

“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.” 

"In the past, some nuclear companies and proponents had criticized the NRC for being too sluggish, overly strict and incapable of dealing with novel reactor designs. In 2024, Congress overwhelmingly passed a law aimed at speeding up the agency’s reviews. Those changes appear to have had an impact. The NRC reviewed TerraPower’s construction permit application in just 18 months — far faster than the 27 months it had initially estimated."

"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."

"What if a single technology could help meet many of Europe’s challenges — accelerating decarbonization, enhancing international competitiveness and ensuring the security of energy supplies? Nuclear power has the potential, if Europe’s leaders give it the chance.”

"Nuclear power, which remains the world’s largest source of non-carbon-based energy, will be essential to fighting climate change. Reactors provide enormous amounts of “always-on” electricity generation the grid needs. … With demand for electricity rising, new nuclear developments are imperative.”