The Case for Continued Investment in the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program

This brief presents the case for continued investment in the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP) to ensure the successful deployment of advanced nuclear energy technologies. It discusses the many benefits that a successful ARDP brings with it and why continued investment should be prioritized. More specifically, the following topics and benefits are discussed:

1. Providing new commercial use cases for advanced nuclear energy
2. Creating benefits for other advanced nuclear energy projects
3. Accelerating U.S. NRC licensing of advanced nuclear reactors
4. Attracting private capital
5. Creating high quality jobs both locally and nationally.