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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.

Related terms

ITCRECZero Emission CreditData Center PPA

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