The truth about nuclear's comeback

Nuclear energy is making headlines declaring its comeback. But did nuclear ever really go away? In this episode, Matt Chester unpacks what’s behind nuclear’s renewed moment in the spotlight. He traces the industry from its massive buildout in the 20th century through Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, and explores the role nuclear has quietly continued to play on the U.S. grid. He also digs into what’s changing now: AI and data centers are driving unprecedented electricity demand, policymakers are reconsidering nuclear retirements, and emerging technologies like small modular reactors (SMRs) are promising new ways to deploy nuclear power. Watch now to learn what’s behind nuclear’s comeback, what utilities need to know about public perception, and what’s to come in the next decade.