U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasizes the need for reliable and affordable electricity to support the burgeoning AI sector. Speaking at Sandia National Laboratories, he likened current scientific endeavors to a modern-day Manhattan Project, asserting the vital role of nuclear energy despite its diminishing share in global energy. With U.S. plants supplying 20% of national electricity and states like Arizona exploring new nuclear projects, Wright advocates for investing in nuclear power to meet future energy demands, especially as data centers and AI technologies proliferate.
"I'm a believer," Wright said, adding that nuclear power will be part of the solution.
To win the AI race, the nation needs reliable and affordable electricity and the infrastructure to move it around.
Nuclear power is playing a shrinking role in our energy pot, that doesn't square with the growing demand from tech companies.
Federal energy analysts say the U.S. has generated more nuclear electricity than any other country, supplying close to 20% of total annual electricity since 1990.
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