This new National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine report discusses how the US could support the successful commercialization of advanced nuclear reactors with near-term actions to establish policies and practices. Kirsty Gogan is a member of the Committee responsible for this report.
Developing advanced reactors on a timeframe to significantly contribute to a decarbonized energy system will require sustained effort and robust financial support in this decade and beyond by the U.S. government, the nuclear industry, and the financial community. The successful commercialization of advanced reactors will require: