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U.S. and France Pursue Nuclear Revival as Three Mile Island and Palisades Plants Set to Restart
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Nuclear energy is undergoing a revival in the United States and Europe as governments and industry leaders address rising electricity demand and energy security. In France, Bernard Fontana, candidate for the presidency of EDF, has expressed confidence in an industrial pathway for nuclear revival, with the new CEO reportedly preparing a 'titanesque' program involving electricity prices, new reactors, and hydraulic dams.
In the United States, policymakers and industry experts are emphasizing an 'all of the above' energy strategy, including expanding nuclear capacity alongside other sources. Recent developments include the planned restart of Three Mile Island's Unit 1 reactor in Pennsylvania and Holtec International's efforts to reopen Michigan's Palisades Nuclear Plant, supported by a $46.7 million Department of Energy loan. Twenty-five states have taken pro-nuclear action in the past year.
Legislative efforts such as the Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act, introduced by Sen. James Lankford and Republican congressmen, aim to reverse Biden-era regulations and support President Donald Trump's energy agenda by eliminating the 'social cost' of greenhouse gases in federal rulemaking and streamlining permitting.
Globally, the United States faces competition from China and Russia, which are leading in the export and construction of nuclear power plants, particularly small modular reactors (SMRs). Juzel Lloyd's article in Foreign Affairs highlights the need for regulatory reform and investment in advanced nuclear technologies to address the growing demand driven by artificial intelligence and data centers.
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