Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire

Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

What Secretary Wright Gets Wrong About the Grid | RealClearEnergy

What Secretary Wright Gets Wrong About the Grid | RealClearEnergy

Solar's Land Use Problem | RealClearEnergy

Solar's Land Use Problem | RealClearEnergy

AI Boom to Extend the Reign of Natural Gas | RealClearEnergy

AI Boom to Extend the Reign of Natural Gas | RealClearEnergy

US threatens to quit energy agency if it doesn’t drop green transition – POLITICO

US threatens to quit energy agency if it doesn’t drop green transition – POLITICO

Momentum is building to meet electricity demand in Texas with small nuclear reactors | AP News

Momentum is building to meet electricity demand in Texas with small nuclear reactors | AP News

Inside TerraPower’s World-First Nuclear Project Being Built Just Outside Kemmerer | Cowboy State Daily

Inside TerraPower’s World-First Nuclear Project Being Built Just Outside Kemmerer | Cowboy State Daily

The 3 Arguments Trump Used to Gut Greenhouse Gas Regulations - Heatmap News

The 3 Arguments Trump Used to Gut Greenhouse Gas Regulations - Heatmap News

How the NRC lost its independence - E&E News by POLITICO

How the NRC lost its independence - E&E News by POLITICO

Canada pitches CANDU nuclear technology for Poland's second plant

Canada pitches CANDU nuclear technology for Poland's second plant

Data centers pursue on-site power as affordability tops utility concerns: BofA | Utility Dive

Data centers pursue on-site power as affordability tops utility concerns: BofA | Utility Dive

Amazon-backed next-gen nuclear company wins first US fuel license in 50 years

Amazon-backed next-gen nuclear company wins first US fuel license in 50 years

AI-driven nuclear push targets 2x faster builds, 50% lower costs

AI-driven nuclear push targets 2x faster builds, 50% lower costs

Vatican says no to Trump and declines to join the “Board of Peace” - ZENIT - English

Vatican says no to Trump and declines to join the “Board of Peace” - ZENIT - English

Federal Register :: Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Federal Register :: Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Texas regulators will ask data centers to begin reporting their water usage | KXAN Austin

Texas regulators will ask data centers to begin reporting their water usage | KXAN Austin

Renewables developer NextEra is investing in gas generation | Latitude Media

Renewables developer NextEra is investing in gas generation | Latitude Media

Demand for electrical engineers is surging | Latitude Media

Demand for electrical engineers is surging | Latitude Media

Gas turbine prices are up — and aren’t going down anytime soon | Latitude Media

Gas turbine prices are up — and aren’t going down anytime soon | Latitude Media

NextEra’s AI bet: Google, Meta — and more gas | Latitude Media

NextEra’s AI bet: Google, Meta — and more gas | Latitude Media

US microreactor transported by air - World Nuclear News

US microreactor transported by air - World Nuclear News

Slovenia moves ahead with new nuclear planning - World Nuclear News

Slovenia moves ahead with new nuclear planning - World Nuclear News

US, Iran offer contradictory accounts of nuclear talks | Semafor

US, Iran offer contradictory accounts of nuclear talks | Semafor

The IAEA's Rafael Grossi on Nuclear Proliferation, Iran, and Running for U.N. Secretary-General

The IAEA's Rafael Grossi on Nuclear Proliferation, Iran, and Running for U.N. Secretary-General

Today's headlines: New York backs off wind, a California/U.K. clean…

Today's headlines: New York backs off wind, a California/U.K. clean…

Advanced nuclear reactors can recycle spent nuclear fuel - Chamber Business News

Advanced nuclear reactors can recycle spent nuclear fuel - Chamber Business News

North America’s nuclear power push is gaining steam | The Narwhal

North America’s nuclear power push is gaining steam | The Narwhal

Hadron Energy Advances Halo Microreactor Licensing with NRC Public Meeting for Quality Assurance Program

Hadron Energy Advances Halo Microreactor Licensing with NRC Public Meeting for Quality Assurance Program

NRC grants license for TRISO-X fuel manufacturing using HALEU -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

NRC grants license for TRISO-X fuel manufacturing using HALEU -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

POLITICO Pro | Article | How the NRC lost its independence

POLITICO Pro | Article | How the NRC lost its independence

The race for the 100-hour battery has new entrants  | Latitude Media

The race for the 100-hour battery has new entrants  | Latitude Media

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Uranium Company Increases Output to Meet Nuclear Power Demand - Bloomberg

Uranium Company Increases Output to Meet Nuclear Power Demand - Bloomberg

Uranium Company Increases Output to Meet Nuclear Power Demand - Bloomberg

Uranium Company Increases Output to Meet Nuclear Power Demand - Bloomberg

US Nuclear Fuel Cycle - World Nuclear Association

US Nuclear Fuel Cycle - World Nuclear Association

U.S. nuclear generators import nearly all the uranium concentrate they use - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

U.S. nuclear generators import nearly all the uranium concentrate they use - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

China - Reactor Database - World Nuclear Association

China - Reactor Database - World Nuclear Association

Bannerman partners with CNNC for Namibian uranium project - World Nuclear News

Bannerman partners with CNNC for Namibian uranium project - World Nuclear News

US regulator issues licence for TRISO-X fuel facility - World Nuclear News

US regulator issues licence for TRISO-X fuel facility - World Nuclear News

Podcast: What should be the target time to build a nuclear plant? - World Nuclear News

Podcast: What should be the target time to build a nuclear plant? - World Nuclear News

NRC approves first-ever advanced reactor fuel factory - E&E News by POLITICO

NRC approves first-ever advanced reactor fuel factory - E&E News by POLITICO

NRC Intervention Tests the Data Center Case for SMRs in Texas

NRC Intervention Tests the Data Center Case for SMRs in Texas

US Regulator Grants Licence To Triso-X For Haleu Fuel Production In Tennessee

US Regulator Grants Licence To Triso-X For Haleu Fuel Production In Tennessee

War, Energy Departments team up to advance future of nuclear power, military base energy security > Air Force > Article Display

War, Energy Departments team up to advance future of nuclear power, military base energy security > Air Force > Article Display

US regulator issues licence for TRISO-X fuel facility - World Nuclear News

US regulator issues licence for TRISO-X fuel facility - World Nuclear News

How the NRC lost its independence - E&E News by POLITICO

How the NRC lost its independence - E&E News by POLITICO

The US Is Beefing Up Its Nuclear Power Supply Chain - Bloomberg

The US Is Beefing Up Its Nuclear Power Supply Chain - Bloomberg

What We Know About China’s Secretive Nuclear Submarine Fleet – The Diplomat

What We Know About China’s Secretive Nuclear Submarine Fleet – The Diplomat

Exelon’s controversial play for affordable electricity | Semafor

Exelon’s controversial play for affordable electricity | Semafor

Why Do Nuclear Reactors Glow Blue? | RealClearEnergy

Why Do Nuclear Reactors Glow Blue? | RealClearEnergy

Nuclear sector is poised for its biggest IPO in years

Nuclear sector is poised for its biggest IPO in years

The Public Confidence Game | The Breakthrough Institute

The Public Confidence Game | The Breakthrough Institute

Fusion startup Helion hits blistering temps as it races toward 2028 deadline | TechCrunch

Fusion startup Helion hits blistering temps as it races toward 2028 deadline | TechCrunch

The coming age of compact fusion: local power for a data-hungry world | Utility Dive

The coming age of compact fusion: local power for a data-hungry world | Utility Dive

Researchers replace neutrons with light to develop next-generation reactors - Idaho National Laboratory

Researchers replace neutrons with light to develop next-generation reactors - Idaho National Laboratory

US military conducts first nuclear microreactor air transport

US military conducts first nuclear microreactor air transport

Data Centers Won’t Be In Space Anytime Soon

Data Centers Won’t Be In Space Anytime Soon

Department of War Partners With Department of Energy in Historic Nuclear Energy Initiative > U.S. Department of War > Release | U.S. Department of War

Department of War Partners With Department of Energy in Historic Nuclear Energy Initiative > U.S. Department of War > Release | U.S. Department of War

U.S. natural gas production to reach record highs in 2026 and 2027 - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

U.S. natural gas production to reach record highs in 2026 and 2027 - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

Why 2026 Could Be the Year of Expensive Natural Gas - Heatmap News

Why 2026 Could Be the Year of Expensive Natural Gas - Heatmap News

TRISO-X Receives First-Ever Part 70 HALEU Fuel Fabrication License — X-energy

TRISO-X Receives First-Ever Part 70 HALEU Fuel Fabrication License — X-energy

Monday, February 16, 2026

US firm’s mile-deep underground nuclear reactor gets funding boost -

US firm’s mile-deep underground nuclear reactor gets funding boost -

This Startup Wants To Turn America’s Nuclear Waste Into Power

This Startup Wants To Turn America’s Nuclear Waste Into Power

US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology's viability | Reuters

US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology's viability | Reuters

Amazon-backed next-gen nuclear company wins first US fuel license in 50 years

Amazon-backed next-gen nuclear company wins first US fuel license in 50 years

Trump Energy Deputy: Nuclear Power Needed to Meet Demand for AI Infrastructure

Trump Energy Deputy: Nuclear Power Needed to Meet Demand for AI Infrastructure

Pentagon Deploys Next-Gen Nuclear Reactor To Military Base In Historic Energy Initiative

Pentagon Deploys Next-Gen Nuclear Reactor To Military Base In Historic Energy Initiative

War, Energy Departments Team up to Advance Future of Nuclear Power, Military Base Energy Security > U.S. Department of War > Defense Department News | U.S. Department of War

War, Energy Departments Team up to Advance Future of Nuclear Power, Military Base Energy Security > U.S. Department of War > Defense Department News | U.S. Department of War

Department of War transports next-generation nuclear reactor California to Utah | Fox News

Department of War transports next-generation nuclear reactor California to Utah | Fox News

A Nuclear-Power Startup Says It Can Rouse the Slow-Moving Industry

A Nuclear-Power Startup Says It Can Rouse the Slow-Moving Industry

The impact of nuclear energy on social welfare and the future of renewable energy: episode from South Korea | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

The impact of nuclear energy on social welfare and the future of renewable energy: episode from South Korea | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

The impact of nuclear energy on social welfare and the future of renewable energy: episode from South Korea | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

The impact of nuclear energy on social welfare and the future of renewable energy: episode from South Korea | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

To Meet AI’s Energy Needs, America Needs Permitting Reform - The National Interest

To Meet AI’s Energy Needs, America Needs Permitting Reform - The National Interest

Nuclear Power in the U.S.: Times They Are-A-Changin’  - Spencer Fane

Nuclear Power in the U.S.: Times They Are-A-Changin’  - Spencer Fane

Guest Column: Wyoming’s Future Shines Bright With Nuclear Power | Cowboy State Daily

Guest Column: Wyoming’s Future Shines Bright With Nuclear Power | Cowboy State Daily

Small modular nuclear reactors: What are the issues? - BusinessWorld Online

Small modular nuclear reactors: What are the issues? - BusinessWorld Online

Richard Ottinger, 97, Dies; Fought for the Environment in Congress - The New York Times

Richard Ottinger, 97, Dies; Fought for the Environment in Congress - The New York Times

Amazon Bets Big On Tri-Cities Nukes To Feed Seattle’S Cloud Habit

Amazon Bets Big On Tri-Cities Nukes To Feed Seattle’S Cloud Habit

Could Wilmington's GE Vernova Hitachi play role in new NC nuclear plant

Could Wilmington's GE Vernova Hitachi play role in new NC nuclear plant

Trump admin provides $1B federal loan to restart Three Mile Island nuclear reactor

Trump admin provides $1B federal loan to restart Three Mile Island nuclear reactor

U.S. Air Force C-17 transports nuclear reactor to Utah, a first – Deseret News

U.S. Air Force C-17 transports nuclear reactor to Utah, a first – Deseret News

War, Energy Departments Team up to Advance Future of Nuclear Power, Military Base Energy Security > U.S. Department of War > Defense Department News | U.S. Department of War

War, Energy Departments Team up to Advance Future of Nuclear Power, Military Base Energy Security > U.S. Department of War > Defense Department News | U.S. Department of War

First unit at San'ao plant starts up - World Nuclear News

First unit at San'ao plant starts up - World Nuclear News

Electricity - Energy System - IEA

Electricity - Energy System - IEA

Friday, February 13, 2026

Final Investment Decision Approved for Six NuScale SMRs in Romania | Neutron Bytes

Final Investment Decision Approved for Six NuScale SMRs in Romania | Neutron Bytes

Europe Rethinks Nuclear Weapons After US Delivers Reality Check - Bloomberg

Europe Rethinks Nuclear Weapons After US Delivers Reality Check - Bloomberg

Ritter’s Rant 075: Millennials, We Need to Talk

Ritter’s Rant 075: Millennials, We Need to Talk

Final Investment Decision taken for Romanian SMR project - World Nuclear News

Final Investment Decision taken for Romanian SMR project - World Nuclear News

Bannerman partners with CNNC for Namibian uranium project - World Nuclear News

Bannerman partners with CNNC for Namibian uranium project - World Nuclear News

OPG and Port Hope to collaborate on 10 GW new nuclear plan - World Nuclear News

OPG and Port Hope to collaborate on 10 GW new nuclear plan - World Nuclear News

US campaign puts case for disposal, not reprocessing, of used fuel - World Nuclear News

US campaign puts case for disposal, not reprocessing, of used fuel - World Nuclear News

A.I. Data Centers and the Future of America’s Power Grid | Observer

A.I. Data Centers and the Future of America’s Power Grid | Observer

CLEAN SMART bill reintroduced in Senate -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

CLEAN SMART bill reintroduced in Senate -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

This Nuclear Stock Could Be a Big Winner as the U.S. Rushes to Secure Its Fuel Supply - The Globe and Mail

This Nuclear Stock Could Be a Big Winner as the U.S. Rushes to Secure Its Fuel Supply - The Globe and Mail

To Meet AI’s Energy Needs, America Needs Permitting Reform - The National Interest

To Meet AI’s Energy Needs, America Needs Permitting Reform - The National Interest

A Nuclear-Power Startup Says It Can Rouse the Slow-Moving Industry

A Nuclear-Power Startup Says It Can Rouse the Slow-Moving Industry

Global Nuclear Order Pillars Are Cracking

Global Nuclear Order Pillars Are Cracking

Next-gen nuclear reactor with 968°F high-temp output advances with deal

Next-gen nuclear reactor with 968°F high-temp output advances with deal

Russia-Ukraine War: Andrey Kurkov Warns of Rushed Trump, Putin Peace Plan

Russia-Ukraine War: Andrey Kurkov Warns of Rushed Trump, Putin Peace Plan

Europe Rethinks Nuclear Weapons After US Delivers Reality Check - Bloomberg

Europe Rethinks Nuclear Weapons After US Delivers Reality Check - Bloomberg