With wind energy facing a deep freeze from Washington, Gov. Hochul’s call for advancing nuclear power may prove crucial for the state to hit climate targets while courting energy-hungry high tech, experts said.

NuScale stock has rocketed 1,175% over the past 12 months; Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO), which is backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has surged 299%, Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) has soared 386% while Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU) has jumped 73% over the timeframe.

Public sentiment related to nuclear power remains highly contentious. As nuclear energy regains momentum, its path forward will require rebuilding public trust.

We need to take some big and decisive steps right now, build new sources of power so Pennsylvania doesn't miss out,” Shapiro said at a news conference at Pittsburgh International Airport.Shapiro said Pennsylvania is one of just 12 states that doesn't have an entity to fast-track siting decisions for energy projects.

Gov. Shapiro said he wants to fast-track construction of power plants in Pennsylvania, and keep pace with other states that are attracting big projects such as data centers and EV factories.

The Coalition’s nuclear plan aims to reshape Australia’s energy future, but high costs, long construction times, and environmental concerns make its viability uncertain. Will nuclear power deliver stability or long-term challenges?

Big tech energy needs, including for artificial intelligence, has elected officials giving nuclear power a serious reexamination

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Trump's turn away from green energy will help China dominate the renewable market - and may provide opportunities to other Asian and European countries.

The US is expected to consume between 220 to 275 TWh of energy by 2026 to power its AI operations, which can power roughly 2.75 crore homes in India for an entire year.

Big Tech also wants to stand up their centers fast. But tech's voracious appetite for energy comes at a time when the power supply is already strained by efforts to shift away from planet-warming fossil fuels.

As the world marks the International Day of Clean Energy in 2025, global momentum behind nuclear energy continues to build, with the clean power source set to generate record levels of electricity in the year ahead.