https://www.energy.gov/ne/listings/articles Articles en https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/nuclear-fuel-cycle-101-wet-storage Learn how nuclear plants store used nuclear fuel safely to protect workers, the public and the environment. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:24:45 -0400 Energy.gov https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/nuclear-fuel-cycle-101-wet-storage https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/80-club-celebrating-americas-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. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:48:20 -0400 Energy.gov https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/80-club-celebrating-americas-longest-serving-nuclear-reactors https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/what-criticality-and-7-other-misunderstood-nuclear-energy-terms A list of commonly misunderstood nuclear energy words and phrases Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:16:34 -0400 Energy.gov https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/what-criticality-and-7-other-misunderstood-nuclear-energy-terms https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/one-year-after-executive-orders-us-nuclear-energy-renaissance-full-swing Looking back on a transformative 12 months of progress since President Trump's executive orders on nuclear energy. Sat, 23 May 2026 10:27:03 -0400 Energy.gov https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/one-year-after-executive-orders-us-nuclear-energy-renaissance-full-swing https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/what-nuclear-moratorium Several U.S. states still have restrictions on nuclear energy development. But what are nuclear moratoriums? And which states have them? Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:22 -0400 Energy.gov https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/what-nuclear-moratorium https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/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. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:30:24 -0400 Energy.gov https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/5-fast-facts-about-doe-reactor-authorization https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/8-big-wins-nuclear-trump-administrations-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. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:45:08 -0500 Energy.gov https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/8-big-wins-nuclear-trump-administrations-first-year https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/5-things-you-need-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. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:44:00 -0500 Energy.gov https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/5-things-you-need-know-about-fission-surface-power-systems https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/infographic-how-many-holiday-lights-can-nuclear-reactor-power One nuclear reactor can power enough holiday lights that could wrap around the earth more than 27 times. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:56:00 -0500 Energy.gov https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/infographic-how-many-holiday-lights-can-nuclear-reactor-power https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/3-workforce-trends-nuclear-energy-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. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:36:36 -0500 Energy.gov https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/3-workforce-trends-nuclear-energy-2025