THE 80 CLUB: Celebrating America’s Longest-Serving Nuclear Reactors
U.S. nuclear plants are licensed for 40 years. Some have received 20-year extensions not once but twice, extending their lifespans to 80 years.
What Is Criticality? (And 7 Other Misunderstood Nuclear Energy Terms)
A list of commonly misunderstood nuclear energy words and phrases
One Year After Executive Orders, U.S. Nuclear Energy Renaissance Is in Full Swing
Looking back on a transformative 12 months of progress since President Trump's executive orders on nuclear energy.
What Is a Nuclear Moratorium?
Several U.S. states still have restrictions on nuclear energy development. But what are nuclear moratoriums? And which states have them?
5 Fast Facts about DOE Reactor Authorization
Learn how the U.S. Department of Energy is working to clear the path for advanced reactor testing with a new, streamlined authorization process.
8 Big Wins for Nuclear in the Trump Administration’s First Year
President Trump’s game-changing executive orders breathed new life into the American nuclear sector in 2025, putting the nation on the path to a nuclear energy renaissance.
5 Things You Need to Know about Fission Surface Power Systems
NASA and DOE are working to develop a fission surface power system that could ultimately lead to extended missions on the Moon and Mars.
INFOGRAPHIC: How Many Holiday Lights Can a Nuclear Reactor Power?
One nuclear reactor can power enough holiday lights that could wrap around the earth more than 27 times.
3 Workforce Trends in Nuclear Energy in 2025
America’s nuclear energy workforce is poised for rapid growth as the nation enters a nuclear renaissance guided by President Trump’s executive orders.
Uranium Enrichment, Explained
Everything you need to know about uranium enrichment for nuclear reactor fuel.