Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base

What it means

Directs federal agencies to revitalize America's nuclear energy sector through expanded fuel production, reactor construction, and workforce development. The order sets ambitious targets of upgrading existing reactors and building 10 new large reactors by 2030, while establishing programs to reprocess spent nuclear fuel.

Expected impact

• Increased domestic nuclear energy production and reduced reliance on foreign nuclear technology and fuel sources
• Expansion of nuclear workforce through targeted education and apprenticeship programs
• Creation of new nuclear fuel recycling capabilities, potentially reducing nuclear waste storage challenges
• Potential economic growth in regions with nuclear facilities through job creation and infrastructure development
• Accelerated development of advanced reactor technologies with streamlined licensing processes
• Greater energy independence and enhanced national security through domestic nuclear supply chains