President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 Thursday with measures that further the bipartisan push for next-generation nuclear power plants.
The Trump administration has embraced the technology as a new energy source for data centers demanding greater amounts of electricity for AI. Many Democrats, meanwhile, have championed smaller and ostensibly cheaper and easier-to-build nuclear reactors as a carbon pollution-free energy source that can help fight climate change. The US military has also been interested in microreactors to power off-grid operations
The defense bill, which Congress passed e …
This is an interesting development for the future of nuclear energy! It’s great to see advancements being made in technology that could enhance energy security. Looking forward to seeing how this will impact the industry.
Absolutely! The support from the NDAA could really accelerate innovations in safety and efficiency for next-gen reactors. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts energy policy and public perception of nuclear power moving forward.