Nuclear Energy

Clean & Sustainable Dispatchable Power

Nuclear energy is a crucial zero-emission power source. Nuclear produces electricity 24/7 and provides more than 50% of the country's carbon-free electricity.

The next-generation nuclear energy fleet includes advanced reactors, small modular reactors and micro modular reactors. These reactors build upon the nuclear power industry's long history of reliable and safe operations. Plus, they provide more or less power on demand to meet variable loads and complement intermittent renewable generation sources.

Explore the information below to learn more about nuclear energy, innovations in reactor technologies and the Department of Energy's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program.

About Nuclear Energy

5 Fast Facts on Nuclear Energy

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

3 Reasons Why Nuclear Is Clean & Sustainable

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Science 101

American Nuclear Society

Navigating Nuclear

American Nuclear Society

Nuclear Energy Fundamentals

Nuclear Energy Institute

5 Fast Facts on Spent Nuclear Energy

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

Next-Generation Nuclear Reactor Technologies

Advanced Reactor Technology Development – Fact Sheet

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP)

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

Advanced Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Energy Institute

5 Advanced Reactor Designs to Watch in 2030

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Reactor Technologies

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

Advanced Reactors Information System (ARIS)

International Atomic Energy Agency

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