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Four New Executive Orders Aim to Unleash U.S. Nuclear Energy

On May 23, 2025, President Trump signed four new executive orders (the Orders) to “usher in a nuclear energy renaissance.” In an article, the White House explained that the Orders provide “a path forward for nuclear...more

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President Trump’s Nuclear Executive Orders: What Clients Should Know

The four orders address nearly all aspects of the federal government’s civilian nuclear apparatus, though some question arise about implementation. Friday, President Trump signed four new Executive Orders (the...more

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Government Initiatives Fueling Nuclear Energy Growth in the United States

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The latest nuclear energy-related Executive Orders aim to accelerate the development of new nuclear reactor technologies and projects in the United States, enhance national uranium mining, incentivize private investment in...more

Powering Data Centers: President Issues Four Executive Orders to Expand and Accelerate the Development of US Nuclear Energy

As we have previously written, the rise in data center development has significantly increased predicted electricity demand. As a reliable, carbon-free source of base load power with an average capacity factor of 93% in the...more

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Trump Administration Launches Sweeping Initiative to Advance Deployment of Nuclear Technology

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On Friday, May 23, 2025, President Trump signed four executive orders related to nuclear energy, three of which seek to expedite approval processes for permitting new nuclear reactors. The orders, which build upon...more

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New Executive Orders Aim to Accelerate and Expand Development of US Nuclear Energy

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The US president on May 23, 2025 signed four executive orders focused on promoting economic and national security by expanding and accelerating the development and use of nuclear energy in the United States to address rising...more

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Executive Orders Seek Resurgence of Nuclear Power in U.S.

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On May 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed four executive orders designed to boost the nuclear power energy industry in the United States. The executive orders recognize that advances in AI and other energy-hungry...more

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Executive Orders Aim to Unlock America's Nuclear Energy Sector

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On May 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed four executive orders aimed at revitalizing and accelerating the growth of nuclear energy in the United States. The executive orders direct actions by the Department of Defense...more

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Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy (Trump EO Tracker)

Directs the Department of Energy to reform national lab processes and establish a pilot program to approve at least three advanced reactor test sites outside the labs, with operations targeted by July 4, 2026. Requires...more

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DOE Set to Eliminate Presidential Permit Requirement for Cross-Border Transmission Facilities and Streamline Electricity Export...

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On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a proposal to streamline the application process for authorizations to transmit electricity from the United States to other countries (e.g., Canada and Mexico)....more

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Rescission of Useless Water Pressure Standards (Trump EO Tracker)

Directs the Secretary of Energy to rescind or amend specific appliance efficiency regulations, suspend enforcement of those provisions and related statutory standards. It also instructs the Secretary and the Director of...more

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Environmental Update: Regulatory Notes – April 2025

April has proven a busy month for environmental issues when it comes to the regulatory arena. Below are just a few of the notable developments:...more

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Trump Administration Pursues Deregulation in a Trio of Orders

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The orders span various sectors and aim to introduce sunset provisions into regulations and eliminate regulations deemed unlawful or anti-competitive....more

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Executive Order Strengthens the Reliability and Security of the U.S. Electric Grid

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President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) on April 8, 2025, titled "Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid." The order marks a significant step in addressing the growing...more

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President Trump Directs Energy Agencies to Establish Sunset Dates for Energy-Related Regulations

On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (EO)1 directing several federal agencies and subagencies that regulate energy, environmental, and conservation matters,2 including the Federal Energy Regulatory...more

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New Executive Order Seeks to Sunset Key Energy Regulations

President Trump signed on April 9, 2025 an executive order titled Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy that seeks to deregulate the energy industry by directing various governmental agencies–the...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order Seeking to Boost Coal Mining and Production

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On April 9, 2025, President Trump announced a slew of executive actions seeking to bolster the coal industry. One of the three executive orders is directly targeted at procedures to increase coal mining and production, which...more

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Overview of President Trump’s April 8th Energy Executive Orders

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On April 8, 2025, the President of the United States signed a suite of executive orders designed to extend the aims of the January 31, 2025 Executive Order (“EO”) Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation. The implementation...more

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Coal is now a “critical mineral” under Amended Executive Order regarding Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral...

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The coal production Executive Order expands upon previous mineral production Executive Order 14241 to (a) designate coal as a critical mineral entitled to federal funding and deregulation and (b) declare its availability and...more

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Client Alert: Recent Executive Orders Affecting the Energy Industry

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On April 8th and 9th, President Trump issued five executive orders, a presidential proclamation, and a presidential memorandum that directly impact the energy industry. This alert summarizes the key provisions and...more

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Trump Executive Order on Grid Reliability Seeks to Expand Federal Role Over Resource Adequacy

On April 8, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) directing the Department of Energy (DOE) to take steps to expand the use of its emergency authority under Federal Power Act (FPA) Section 202(c) to require the...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — April 2025

After a flurry of actions in February, March seemed relatively calm by comparison, though there was plenty to track and unpack as the month progressed. All eyes are on what House Republicans will end up cutting from the...more

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Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production (Trump EO Tracker)

Aims to bolster domestic mineral production by expediting permits, prioritizing mineral-rich federal lands, and reducing regulatory barriers to strengthen national security and economic stability. It also facilitates public...more

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President Trump Touts America First Energy Dominance Agenda to Congress

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On 4 March, President Donald J. Trump touted his America First energy dominance agenda in an address to a joint session of Congress. He promised “swift and unrelenting action” and noted that within his first 43 days in...more

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — March 2025

Federal Energy Policy Update: A Tumultuous Start to 2025 - The saying “March comes in like a lion” refers to the weather. However, in the political sphere, the Trump administration has ushered in a turbulent start to the...more

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