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flag The U.S. awarded $1.2 billion for advanced nuclear projects to boost clean energy, jobs, and grid security.

flag The U.S. Department of Energy announced on January 12, 2026, that it has awarded $1.2 billion in funding to support advanced nuclear reactor projects, aiming to accelerate clean energy deployment and strengthen grid resilience. flag The grants will back six demonstration projects across four states, including small modular reactors and next-generation fusion technologies. flag Officials emphasized the initiative's role in reducing carbon emissions and creating high-skilled jobs. flag The funding is part of the broader Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and follows a 2025 federal review that identified nuclear energy as critical to national energy security.

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