Nucleation portfolio company Blue Energy received NRC approval for its licensing approach, clearing the way for faster, financeable nuclear projects and cutting years off traditional deployment timelines through a first-of-its-kind gas to nuclear model...
A Clean Air Task Force analysis outlines how Executive Order 14300 restructures NRC licensing timelines and fees, changes that expand the economic headroom available to advanced nuclear developers...
Published by Nucleation Capital in Advanced Nuclear, Advanced Nuclear Customers, Climate change, Department of Energy, Energy transition, Fission, Government support, Nuclear competitiveness, Nuclear innovation, Nuclear R&D, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Private companies, REPORTS, US competitiveness, US technological leadership
During a visit to Idaho National Lab, Energy Secretary Chris Wright underscored the administration’s push for a nuclear “renaissance,” with Radiant’s microreactor slated for testing in the INL DOME ahead of a July 2026 milestone.
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The DOE will provide Holtec up to $400 million to support development of two SMR-300 units at the Palisades site in Michigan...
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The U.S. Army is progressing with Project Janus to deploy a transportable microreactor by 2028, with Radiant already participating through the ANPI program; the effort supports defense energy needs while commercial use will still depend on NRC licensing...
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Progress continues on the Three Mile Island Unit 1 restart as the DOE approves a $1B loan to accelerate Constellation’s 2027 timeline while NRC licensing and water-related permits remain ahead...
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The NRC and DoE have updated their 2019 memorandum of understanding to accelerate licensing for advanced reactors and fuel facilities already authorized and tested by the DOE.
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has canceled its November 19 advanced reactor stakeholder meeting amid the ongoing government shutdown, warning that extended furloughs could slow reactor reviews and raise project costs.
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Holtec is close to restarting the Palisades Nuclear Plant, the first U.S. reactor to return from decommissioning, restoring jobs and clean power to Michigan...
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February 19, 2026
Support the Restart of the Crane Clean Energy Center
On February 19th, 2026 from 6:00 pm ET to 8:15 pm ET, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission will be holding a hybrid in-person/virtual public outreach meeting regarding the restart of the Crane Clean Energy Center (formerly Three Mile Island). The public is encouraged to provide comments and ask questions to the NRC staff about the NRC’s oversight and licensing efforts pertaining to the potential CCEC restart. Please click this link to get details and consider providing public comments in support.