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The Nation’s Nuclear Reactor Fleet Is on the Rise

Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy sent this bulletin at 03/12/2026 03:32 PM EDT

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March 12, 2026

The Nation’s Nuclear Reactor Fleet Is on the Rise

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy is underway with a new effort that will use existing nuclear energy infrastructure to put more power on the grid.

The Utility Power Reactor Incremental Scaling Effort (UPRISE) strives to significantly expand the United States' nuclear energy capacity by increasing the power output of existing reactors, bringing dormant facilities back online, and completing stalled projects.

Leveraging proven nuclear technologies and streamlined regulatory processes, UPRISE plans to deliver immediate results that will accelerate nuclear power growth and foster innovation to address the nation’s urgent energy needs.

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