The US government aims to deploy 200 gigawatts of nuclear power by 2050, tripling its nuclear power capacity, the White House said on late Tuesday.
The statement covered President Joe Biden administration's goals regarding nuclear energy and the action plan.
About 20% of the country's electricity and half of America's carbon-free energy is provided by nuclear energy, the statement said.
Increasing investments in nuclear energy and related supply chains is expected to strengthen national security, increase energy reliability and resilience, grow the country's economy and restore the global competitiveness of the US in this field.
The country aims to triple the US's current capacity by building new nuclear power plants, enhancing the capacity of existing reactors and reactivating those that were closed for economic reasons.
Beyond energy production, the administration's framework includes efforts to address the environmental impact of previous nuclear programs.
This includes investing in the cleanup of abandoned uranium mine waste, particularly in affected local communities and on Tribal lands, as part of a broader commitment to sustainable and responsible energy solutions.
Short-term targets were also included in the statement, with one aimed at commissioning 35 gigawatts of new nuclear power capacity by 2035.
Reporting by Dilara Zengin Okay in Washington
Writing by Basak Erkalan
Anadolu Agency
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