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Dozens of nuclear projects are in various stages of development across the United States. This new wave of reactors is being driven by growing demand for clean, reliable energy to meet the needs of data centers and AI, industry, national security, and decarbonization. Companies are making real progress toward demonstrating first-of-a-kind projects. Despite this progress, not every project will succeed, but that’s okay. What matters is the success of the overall nuclear energy portfolio, not every project in that portfolio.

In February of 2026, NIA released the U.S. Nuclear Energy Project Tracker to help stakeholders understand the status of early mover projects in the United States with respect to five key indicators: (1) site selection and site work, (2) licensing, (3) project teaming, (4) offtake, and (5) funding. The May 2026 update to that tracker is available today. Here are a few highlights: 

In February of 2026, NIA released the U.S. Nuclear Energy Project Tracker to help stakeholders understand the status of early mover projects in the United States with respect to five key indicators: (1) site selection and site work, (2) licensing, (3) project teaming, (4) offtake, and (5) funding. The April 2026 update to that tracker is available today. Here are a few highlights: 

The U.S. military is pursuing advanced nuclear energy technologies as part of a broader strategy to enhance energy resilience, mission assurance, and clean power generation for military installations (e.g., through the U.S. Army Janus Program and the U.S.

This blog post explains that any reconsideration of the U.S. radiation protection framework must keep in mind the goals of reestablishing the United States as the global leader in nuclear energy and maintaining the United States’ reputation as a leader in nuclear safety.  Any changes the U.S. makes in its radiation protection framework should be based on the best available scientific information and done through a process that maintains public trust.