Global nuclear policy momentum
Key Questions
What nuclear policy advances occurred in the US House?
The U.S. House advanced seven nuclear bills, including support for the New Jersey Power NJ Act targeting 1.1 GW from AP1000 reactors.
What international nuclear collaborations are forming?
A trilateral US-Japan-South Korea SMR alliance is developing, alongside South Korea's consideration of new nuclear builds and US promotion of SMRs in Southeast Asia.
What funding and regulatory changes support nuclear expansion?
The DOE offers a $17.5B loan program for 10 AP1000 reactors, while the NRC proposes licensing overhauls and the Trump administration created an offshore nuclear framework via MMA-NRC MOU.
U.S. House advanced seven nuclear bills. New Jersey Power NJ Act (1.1 GW AP1000). South Korea considering new nuclear. Trilateral US-Japan-South Korea SMR alliance. NRC proposed licensing overhaul. DOE $17.5B loan program for 10 AP1000 reactors. Indiana Advanced Nuclear Ready Community. UK Advanced Nuclear Framework. Sweden new-build applications. India plans five small reactors by 2033. Trump administration created offshore nuclear framework via MMA-NRC MOU. U.S. pushing SMRs in Southeast Asia. Trump announced four advanced reactors criticality as policy achievement. Counter-narrative: NRC budget cuts, local opposition escalating. Ratepayer Protection Act advancing.