To answer common questions about advanced nuclear energy, NARUC and NASEO have curated a resource repository hosting reports produced by the U.S. Department of Energy, National Laboratories, research institutions, non-governmental organizations, and other credible sources. To suggest a resource to add to this library, please email kzitelman@naruc.org. This resource repository was made possible through support from the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy.
26 resources found:
Prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy by National Renewable Energy Lab
Description:
- Estimates between 3 - 393 GW of advanced nuclear capacity by 2035
Topic:
Models and Forecasting
Idaho National Lab, Argonne National Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Description:
- Overview of a capital cost reduction tool and accompanying report
- Attempts to relatively quantify specific pathways towards capital cost reduction of advanced reactors
- Discusses assumptions, framework inputs, and output overviews
Topic:
General Information
Material Level:
Introductory
Nuclear Innovation Alliance
Description:
- Summary discussion of advanced reactor types
- Water-cooled reactors
- Non-water-cooled reactors:
- Salt- and sodium-cooled
- High temperature gas reactors
- Gas-cooled fast reactors
- Microreactors
- DOE Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program
- Focus on technologies in development in the U.S. and Canada
Month Published:
November
Topic:
Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies
Material Level:
Introductory
Description:
- Brief report on advanced reactors, including definitions of basic terminology
Topic:
Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies
Material Level:
Introductory
Nuclear Innovation Alliance
Description:
- Brief one-pager on currently announced advanced reactor projects and corresponding timelines for deployment
- NIA also hosts an Advanced Reactor Deployment Map
Month Published:
December
Topic:
Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies
Material Level:
Introductory
Electric Power Research Institute & Nuclear Energy Institute
Description:
- Outlines the critical strategies and support actions necessary for the successful large-scale deployment of advanced reactors.
Topic:
General Information
Material Level:
Introductory
Description:
- Estimates between 185 - 469 GW of advanced nuclear capacity by 2050
Topic:
Models and Forecasting
Description:
- Estimate of savings provided by repurposing infrastructure
- Discussion of workforce and economic impacts
Topic:
Coal to Nuclear Transition
Material Level:
Introductory
Description:
- Highlights benefits and challenges associated with coal to nuclear repowering
- Focuses on policy, programmatic, and regulatory considerations for state decision-makers
Topic:
Coal to Nuclear Transition
Material Level:
Introductory
U.S. Department of Energy
Topic:
Coal to Nuclear Transition
Material Level:
Introductory
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and National Association of State Energy Officials
Description:
- Assist public utility commissions and State Energy Offices preparing to lead and/or contribute to the development of a strategic framework for new nuclear energy generation projects in their states
- Summarizes suggested steps for developing a strategic framework, discusses factors for states to explore, and offers considerations for integrating an advanced nuclear energy strategic framework with other state processes
Topic:
General Information
Material Level:
Introductory
Prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy by Argonne National Lab and Idaho National Lab
Description:
- Collates information and findings from recent studies conducted by national and international entities to identify approaches for maintaining or enhancing the role of nuclear energy in the current and future U.S. energy mix
Topic:
General Information
Prepared for the Maryland Energy Administration by X-energy and Frostburg State University
Description:
- Report on the feasibility and economic impact of siting a four-unit Xe-100 SMR at anexisting coal generation facility in Maryland
- Includes a Strategic Communications Plan to ensures smooth community engagement process near the plant
Month Published:
November
Topic:
Coal to Nuclear Transition
Prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy by Argonne National Lab, Idaho National Lab, and Oak Ridge National Lab
Description:
- Study of the impacts and potential outcomes of a coal to nuclear transition
- Evaluates characteristics of several recently retired plants
Month Published:
September
Topic:
Coal to Nuclear Transition
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Description:
- Identifying opportunities and barriers to advanced nuclear reactor commercialization in the U.S. over the next 30 years as part of a decarbonization strategy
- Recommendations for DOE, NRC, other federal agencies, industry, and other stakeholders to accelerate commercialization
Topic:
General Information
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Description:
- Explores merits and viability of different nuclear fuel cycles, including fuel cycles that may use reprocessing, for both existing and advanced reactor technologies
- Discusses waste management (including transportation, storage, and disposal options) for advanced reactors, and in particular, the potential impact of advanced reactors and their fuel cycles on waste generation and disposal
Topic:
General Information
Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (Idaho National Lab, Argonne National Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Breakthrough Institute)
Description:
- Most recent available estimate of cost ranges of advanced nuclear for use in decision-making and energy planning
- Based on public information
- Includes estimates for large and small reactor sizes from first-of-a-kind to Nth-of-a-kind
Topic:
General Information
Description:
- Estimates between 245 - 285 GW of advanced nuclear capacity by 2035
Topic:
Models and Forecasting
Prepared for the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners by Energy Ventures Analysis
Description:
- Nuclear energy’s contribution to clean electricity
- Recommendations for state regulators and policymakers to retain and advance nuclear generation
Topic:
General Information
Material Level:
Introductory
Prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy by the National Reactor Innovation Center, Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear, and Idaho National Lab
Description:
- Description of current and future roles for nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad, segments of the nuclear energy supply chain, and risks
Month Published:
February
Topic:
General Information
National Conference of State Legislatures
Description:
- Motivations for state consideration of nuclear power
- State legislative actions to support nuclear
- Federal legislation (IIJA, IRA) and DOE programs
Topic:
General Information
Material Level:
Introductory
U.S. Department of Energy
Description:
- Foundational report from DOE looking at challenges and strategies for the advanced nuclear sector
- Update to 2023 report, incorporates impacts of load growth and R&D milestones in the advanced nuclear sector
- Provides steps for public and private sector entities to achieve NOAK cost reductions
Month Published:
September
Topic:
General Information
Material Level:
Introductory
Description:
- Estimates between 60 - 336 GW of advanced nuclear capacity by 2050
Topic:
Models and Forecasting
Prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy by Pacific Northwest National Lab
Description:
- Estimates between 90 - 450 GW of advanced nuclear capacity by 2050
Topic:
Models and Forecasting
Description:
- Periodically updated list of state legislative actions in support of nuclear
Topic:
General Information
Material Level:
Introductory
Description:
- The SMR Dashboard assesses SMR technology progress across six criteria: (licensing readiness, siting, financing, supply chain, engagement, and fuel)
Topic:
Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies
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The NARUC-NASEO Advanced Nuclear Resource Library was last updated on 10/02/2025.