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Energy Department Funds SMR Push to Expand Nuclear Supply Chain

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Energy selected eight companies to receive more than $94 million in federal funding aimed at accelerating deployment of advanced light-water small modular …

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Nuclear Export Bill Aims to Counter China, Boost U.S. Jobs

March 29, 2026March 28, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan proposal introduced Thursday could expand U.S. nuclear energy exports and strengthen domestic job growth by enhancing federal financing support for large-scale international projects.