Nuclear energy is an important technology for U.S. energy security and competitiveness, and the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office (LPO) is essential to nuclear energy’s success. By investing in early-stage projects, the LPO accelerates technological advancement, attracts private capital, and ensures U.S. leadership in meeting rapidly growing global energy demand, enhancing our economic competitiveness, geopolitical influence and national security.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s LPO plays the crucial role of financing early mover projects to help bridge the gap between demonstrations and projects financeable with private capital.
This brief, by Dr. James Richards, discusses how the LPO's strategic financing model leverages limited federal appropriations to advance nuclear energy development and improve national and energy security.
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