We mentioned in the HOTLINE last week that nuclear power is making a comeback as evidenced by the plans to reopen the Three Mile Island plant.  A recent article published by Unleash Prosperity Co-Founder Stephen Moore (currently on leave of absence from UP) and Research Associate Jackson Avery, argues that given the strain on our electric grid system, nuclear power must be part of the energy mix. This is doubly urgent, given that the AI revolution uses about triple the amount of energy of prior generation data centers.

One exciting new development is the potential capacity to build Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) that can provide power for cities of say 100,000 population.

SMRs have the wattage output to power even the largest data center, reducing reliance on regional power grids, and are safer and smaller than traditional nuclear power plants. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission must start approving these clean and safe plants.