The Trump administration has announced a $17.5 billion initiative to accelerate the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors, aimed at addressing the increasing power demands from large data centers. Energy Secretary Chris Wright highlighted the significant interest from developers in this sector during the announcement made in the Oval Office, which included President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
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