Pillar 4: Expanding 10x the Transition to Energy Abundance, Security, and Sustainability

As electricity demand in the United States continues to rise—due to the push for energy independence, the proliferation of energy-intensive AI applications, the electrification of vehicles, and a revitalized manufacturing sector—it is imperative for the nation to sustainably utilize and expand its energy sources. This includes advancing cutting-edge energy technologies (e.g., fission and fusion), and enhancing U.S. energy infrastructure through innovation and accelerated commercialization (e.g., small modular reactors and Generation IV reactors).

Recommendations

1. Launch a Nuclear Energy Moonshot to accelerate next-generation nuclear technologies, and turbocharge the production of clean, baseload energy.
   
2. Use all sources of domestic energy “sustainably.”
   
3. Build a national transmission superhighway and smart, self-healing electric grid.
   
4. Accelerate and reward energy efficiency and productivity.
   
5. Mobilize and train a world-class energy workforce.