Biden's Ambitious Plan to Triple U.S. Nuclear Power by 2050
The U.S. has announced a plan to significantly expand nuclear power to meet rising electricity demands, driven by AI data centers, electric vehicles, and new manufacturing. The plan, revealed at the COP29 climate summit, aims to triple nuclear capacity by 2050, deploying 15 gigawatts by 2035 and 200 gigawatts by 2050. It relies on existing government incentives and private industry initiatives, with bipartisan support but no new funding. The framework includes various reactor sizes, and recent deals, like Microsoft's with Constellation Energy, highlight growing interest in nuclear as a reliable, carbon-free power source.