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Trump’s Nuclear Program Targets 3 Test Reactors by 2026

8/18/2025

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The U.S. Department of Energy initiated President Trump’s Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program, selecting 11 advanced reactor projects.
The goal is to have three operational test reactors by July 4, 2026.
The program facilitates private financing and expedited licensing to strengthen U.S. nuclear leadership.
It aims to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity to 400 GW by 2050, enhancing modernization and energy security.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Energy initiated President Trump’s Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program, selecting 11 advanced reactor projects.
The goal is to have three operational test reactors by July 4, 2026.
The program facilitates private financing and expedited licensing to strengthen U.S. nuclear leadership.
It aims to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity to 400 GW by 2050, enhancing modernization and energy security.