Last week at the Nuclear Energy Institute Energy Policy Forum,
@NEI President and CEO Maria Korsnick shared her perspective on the current state and future trajectory of the nuclear energy industry. The message was clear: Nuclear energy is entering a new era of momentum.
The big picture: From new reactor construction and advanced nuclear deployment to workforce development, domestic manufacturing, and AI-driven energy demand, the industry is seeing historic alignment across government, utilities, technology companies, and private capital.
Key takeaways:
⚡️ Eight reactors currently under construction across North America
⚡️ 90 additional reactor projects in development
⚡️ Major construction milestones reached by Kairos Power and TerraPower
⚡️ Growing federal support for new reactor deployment and domestic supply chains
⚡️ Big Tech rapidly investing in nuclear-powered AI infrastructure
⚡️ Expanding workforce and manufacturing initiatives nationwide
What they said: “The question before us is not whether we can build… but whether we have what it takes to build at scale.” — Maria Korsnick, President & CEO, Nuclear Energy Institute
A defining moment for the industry: NEI has played a central role in advancing policies, regulatory modernization, workforce development, and public-private collaboration needed to accelerate America’s nuclear future. The organization continues to serve as a critical voice and resource helping align industry, policymakers, and investors around long-term nuclear deployment.
The bottom line: The momentum behind nuclear energy is no longer theoretical. Construction is underway. Capital is flowing. States are competing for leadership. Utilities and hyperscalers are planning for long-term demand growth. Now comes the next challenge: execution at scale.
Time to build!
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