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AI Demand Fuels U.S. Push for Clean Energy by 2035

3/29/2026

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Story summary
  • The drive to power the U.S. grid by 2035 grows with AI demand.
  • Natural gas remains the U.S.'s primary energy source, while supply chain challenges open opportunities for small modular reactors (SMRs) and nuclear fusion startups.
  • Kairos Power plans to deploy its reactor by 2028, and Oklo aims for 2030.
  • SMRs and fusion face cost and scaling hurdles, while solar and wind prices fall and could reshape markets.