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U.S. Energy Department to Fund New Nuclear Reactors

4/17/2026

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The U.S. Department of Energy plans to provide loans for the first five to ten new U.S. nuclear reactors, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order for ten reactors by 2030.
There are no approved plans for new reactors, but a partnership with Canadian firms aims to build at least $80 billion in reactors.
The last reactors at Georgia's Vogtle site faced significant delays and cost overruns.

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The U.S. Department of Energy plans to provide loans for the first five to ten new U.S. nuclear reactors, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order for ten reactors by 2030.
There are no approved plans for new reactors, but a partnership with Canadian firms aims to build at least $80 billion in reactors.
The last reactors at Georgia's Vogtle site faced significant delays and cost overruns.