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Coming out of #ClimateWeekNYC, it’s hard to overstate the pivotal moment ahead of us for nuclear fission. From the reopening of Three Mile Island (Constellation & Microsoft) and Palisades (DOE Loan Programs Office & Holtec International) to the commitment from 14 major banks and financing institutions (Guggenheim Partners, Bank of America, Barclays, and more) to ramp up investments in nuclear, there’s a lot to be excited about. Not to mention, the steadfast and bipartisan commitment by the federal government to accelerate the deployment of new nuclear. This not only includes the legislative victories we've had this year, but also the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s leadership, including the updated Nuclear Liftoff report released yesterday. AI and data center load growth create a real opportunity for clean firm solutions like nuclear fission, and 25 nations committed to tripling our global capacity at COP28. However, to ensure next generation nuclear technologies are part of the solution, we need to overcome four key barriers. Read my latest Breakthrough Energy newsroom for more and be on the lookout for my next post on fusion soon!