Nuclear PTC
Production Tax Credit (Sec 45U)
Federal Production Tax Credit under IRC Sec 45U, providing up to $27.50/MWh (2024 indexed) for existing zero-emission nuclear production from 2024-2032.
IRA-extended PTC phases down from 1.5¢/kWh base, inflation-adjusted. Eligible for plants operating pre-2025; supports 80 GW US fleet. Claimed via IRS Form 7213.
Why it matters now
Nuclear PTC critical in 2025-2026 for revenue amid rising costs, enabling data center PPAs and restarts. Complements SMR incentives and HALEU de-risking.
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