There has been a resurgence in the United States in the desire to expand nuclear power generation and to encourage innovation and investments in advanced nuclear technologies and traditional nuclear plants. The renewed focus on nuclear is being driven by the expanding demand for baseload power as a result of the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and the heavily intensive energy usage needed to operate very large data centers that are required for AI innovation, as well as the electrification of automobiles and heating systems, and the public policy to decarbonize our electricity supply.

Clean energy initiatives at the federal and state levels, including in Connecticut and throughout New England, will require carbon-free generation sources that will help displace the need for fossil fuel generation while also supporting the expansion of renewable sources, such as wind, solar and battery storage. Nuclear power has the ability to significantly increase carbon-free baseload generation to meet the growing demand for electricity while also providing price stability and enhancing reliability in the region.