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August 5, 2026U.S. nuclear plants are licensed for 40 years. Some have received 20-year extensions not once but twice, extending their lifespans to 80 years.Office of Nuclear Energy
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June 24, 2026A list of commonly misunderstood nuclear energy words and phrasesOffice of Nuclear Energy
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May 23, 2026Looking back on a transformative 12 months of progress since President Trump's executive orders on nuclear energy.Office of Nuclear Energy
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May 19, 2026Several U.S. states still have restrictions on nuclear energy development. But what are nuclear moratoriums? And which states have them?Office of Nuclear Energy
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April 16, 2026Learn how the U.S. Department of Energy is working to clear the path for advanced reactor testing with a new, streamlined authorization process.Office of Nuclear Energy
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January 26, 2026President 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.Office of Nuclear Energy
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January 13, 2026NASA and DOE are working to develop a fission surface power system that could ultimately lead to extended missions on the Moon and Mars.Office of Nuclear Energy
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December 23, 2025One nuclear reactor can power enough holiday lights that could wrap around the earth more than 27 times.Office of Nuclear Energy
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December 17, 2025America’s nuclear energy workforce is poised for rapid growth as the nation enters a nuclear renaissance guided by President Trump’s executive orders.Office of Nuclear Energy
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November 4, 2025Everything you need to know about uranium enrichment for nuclear reactor fuel.Office of Nuclear Energy