U.S. $80 Billion Nuclear Power Expansion
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Waynesboro, Jenkinsville, Iowa City, Georgia, South Carolina, Iowa, United States
Source: IEEE Spectrum
The United States plans to build at least $80 billion worth of new, large-scale nuclear reactors, specifically AP1000 pressurized water reactors developed by Westinghouse. The program aims to construct approximately five new reactors, representing a 5.7% increase in U.S. nuclear energy generation capacity. The initiative includes a partnership between the U.S. government, Westinghouse Electric Com
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Waynesboro, Jenkinsville, Iowa City, Georgia, South Carolina, Iowa, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- IEEE Spectrum
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Description | The United States plans to build at least $80 billion worth of new, large-scale nuclear reactors, specifically AP1000 pressurized water reactors developed by Westinghouse. The program aims to construct approximately five new reactors, representing a 5.7% increase in U.S. nuclear energy generation capacity. The initiative includes a partnership between the U.S. government, Westinghouse Electric Company, Brookfield Asset Management, and Cameco, with support from the Japanese government and companies for investment and construction. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Georgia, South Carolina, Iowa |
City | Waynesboro, Jenkinsville, Iowa City |
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Source | IEEE Spectrum |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-20 |
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