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July 10, 2025

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Dominion Energy
NRC Makes Series of Streamlining Changes
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has taken multiple steps to speed and smooth the path forward for the U.S. nuclear power industry.
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MARC Confronts Public Perception, Affordability, ‘Post-DEI’ and Nuclear Options
The 2025 Mid-America Regulatory Conference tackled themes on meaningful public engagement, nuclear options, bill affordability and DEI programs falling out of favor.
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Conference Opens amid Momentous Times

The American Nuclear Society’s annual conference was well-timed in 2025, as the industry is riding a wave of optimism on a series of recent policy and market moves.

Holtec International
Palisades Nuclear Restart Clears Environmental Review

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has determined there would be no significant environmental impact from restarting the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan.

Georgia Power
Trump Orders Nuclear Regulatory Acceleration, Streamlining
President Trump moved to speed up nuclear power development with a series of executive orders designed to ease federal regulations on the sector.
GE Vernova
TVA First U.S. Utility to Request SMR Construction Permit
The Tennessee Valley Authority crossed a milestone May 20, becoming the first U.S. utility to request a construction permit for a small modular nuclear reactor. 
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Counterflow: The SMR Fission Vision in Ontario
Experience with small modular reactors (like other nuclear) is for massive cost overruns, writes columnist Steve Huntoon.
Duke Energy
Demand Growth and Carbon Targets Prompt New Interest in Nuclear
Duke Energy is considering nuclear for its long-term plans, but it may take decades before the resource is being installed at scales similar to gas plants, solar or wind today.
Energy Northwest
Northwest’s Only Nuclear Plant Could Get Uprate

Operators of the Columbia Generating Station are seeking an extended power uprate for the facility, which is the Northwest’s only commercial nuclear power plant and a supplier of electricity to the Bonneville Power Administration.

Entergy
Holtec’s Palisades Restart Fends off Challenge from Anti-nuclear Groups
The planned restart of Palisades Nuclear Plant survived a challenge from anti-nuclear organizations, with a panel of judges of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission deeming their arguments inadmissible.

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