DOE Reactor Pilot Program
DOE Reactor Pilot Program selects sites and partners for advanced reactor demonstrations.
It provides up to $50M per site for readiness under INL oversight. 2024 selections include four sites for SMR/microreactor pilots. Aims to accelerate commercial deployments.
Why it matters now
Pilot program enables 2025-2026 first-of-a-kind SMR builds, addressing siting for data centers and industry.