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Fission and fusion are two physical processes that produce massive amounts of energy atoms. They yield millions of times more energy than other power sources through nuclear reactions but differ in 5 key ways.

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FILL’ER UP: Southern Nuclear is testing a new higher enriched nuclear fuel in Vogtle Unit 2. This is the first time a fuel enriched above 5% is being irradiated in a U.S. commercial reactor — potentially leading to MORE reliable power production at nuclear power plants across

FILL’ER UP: <a href="/SouthernNuclear/">Southern Nuclear</a> is testing a new higher enriched nuclear fuel in Vogtle Unit 2.
  
This is the first time a fuel enriched above 5% is being irradiated in a U.S. commercial reactor — potentially leading to MORE reliable power production at nuclear power plants across
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NUCLEAR 101: Sodium-cooled fast reactors use fast-moving neutrons that could allow them to operate on both fissile material and used fuel from current reactors to generate reliable power.

NUCLEAR 101: Sodium-cooled fast reactors use fast-moving neutrons that could allow them to operate on both fissile material and used fuel from current reactors to generate reliable power.
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The United States is ready for a nuclear energy renaissance. Here’s the game plan: ✅ Modernize nuclear regulation ✅ Streamline nuclear reactor testing ✅ Deploy nuclear reactors for national security ✅ Reinvigorate the nuclear industrial base Learn more:

The United States is ready for a nuclear energy renaissance. 

Here’s the game plan: 
 
✅ Modernize nuclear regulation 
✅ Streamline nuclear reactor testing 
✅ Deploy nuclear reactors for national security 
✅ Reinvigorate the nuclear industrial base 

Learn more:
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NOW TESTING… Idaho National Lab just conducted a nuclear fuel test that’s never been performed in the U.S., unleashing new data on high burnup fuels. energy.gov/ne/articles/na…

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NEWS: Centrus has completed production and delivery of 900 kilograms of #HALEU to the Department of U.S. Department of Energy. This is a critical milestone, achieving the production target for Phase II of our contract. (1/4)

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U.S. nuclear power production is advancing FASTER THAN EVER. President Donald J. Trump and Secretary Chris Wright’s bold nuclear pilot plan is transforming the development of advanced nuclear reactors —driving energy security for DECADES! This is how we lead.

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MEETING THE MARK: Centrus Energy produces nearly a metric ton of high-assay low-enriched uranium to meet the nation’s near-term HALEU needs. Another 900 kgs is on tap for next year. energy.gov/ne/articles/ce…

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ONE OF A KIND: EBR-I was the first power plant to produce useable electricity through atomic fission. It powered four 200-watt lightbulbs 💡and eventually generated enough electricity to light the entire facility.

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BRINGING THE HEAT🔥: High-temperature gas reactors are under development in the U.S. and can efficiently produce heat for reliable electricity generation.

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GOING STRONG💪: Duke Energy's McGuire Nuclear Station is the largest power plant in North Carolina. Its two pressurized water reactors provide enough reliable power for more than 715,000 homes.

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POWERING UP💪: NRC recently approved NuScale Power’s 77 megawatt-electric reactor design — securing another major licensing milestone for the U.S. nuclear sector. energy.gov/ne/articles/nr…