Nuclear

Commonwealth Fusion raises nearly $1B to chase commercial fusion power

The MIT spinout also has a deal with Google to start producing power in the 2030s, the latest sign of soaring interest in the nuclear technology.

By Maria Gallucci . 28 August 2025

Inside Commonwealth Fusion Systems' facility in Devens, Massachusetts. (CFS)

Nuclear

A retired nuclear plant in Michigan is about to restart, a first for US

The 800-MW Palisades plant received key federal approvals to open three years after shutting down and has ambitious plans to be operational by the end of 2025.

By Eric Wesoff . 29 July 2025
Nuclear

Small modular reactors are gaining steam globally. Will any get built?

Nuclear experts say 74 SMR designs are under active development worldwide. Proponents see the tech as the key to nuclear energy’s future.

By Maria Gallucci . 21 July 2025
Policy & regulation

Geothermal and nuclear could lose big under GOP tax proposal

The House Republicans' budget proposal would gut Inflation Reduction Act tax credits. Two of the GOP’s favorite energy sources could suffer.

By Dan McCarthy . 16 May 2025
Utilities

Neighboring states’ nuclear debacles loom over North Carolina bill

Legislation is advancing that would let Duke Energy collect money from customers for power plants not yet completed. Conservative groups say that’s a bad idea.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 6 May 2025
Clean energy

Connecticut bill aims to cut electric costs, but may stifle clean energy

The legislation would scale back incentives for residential solar and allow a nuclear power plant to benefit from renewable energy programs, among other changes.

By Sarah Shemkus . 28 April 2025
Nuclear

Indiana utilities want ratepayers to fork out for small nuclear reactors

State legislators are advancing bills that allow utilities to charge for the process of planning SMRs, even if the plants never get built.

By Kari Lydersen . 19 March 2025
Nuclear

A fusion firm that's already making money — but not from selling power

Wisconsin’s Shine Technologies is “practicing fusion” with imaging and medical products before moving on to (hopefully) producing grid electricity.

By Eric Wesoff . 5 March 2025
Nuclear

Holtec unveils plan for small modular reactors at Palisades nuclear site

The firm intends to make history by reopening the Michigan nuclear facility and building the nation’s first SMRs within the next five years.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 25 February 2025
Nuclear

Nuclear power had a strong year in 2024, but uncertainty looms for 2025

From VC funding to planned reactor restarts, the U.S. nuclear industry notched wins this year. But the winning streak could end if Trump revokes government support.

By Eric Wesoff . 30 December 2024
Nuclear

Feds deal blow to dream of data centers connected to nuclear plants

Amazon and Talen Energy can’t fast-track expansion of a data center connected to a Pennsylvania nuclear plant. Will other nuclear "colocation" deals fall through?

By Jeff St. John . 6 November 2024