The case for making nuclear energy truly renewable is stronger than ever.
In a new Forbes Technology Council piece, our founder and CEO Greg Piefer tackles one of the energy sector's biggest missed opportunities: the 90,000 metric tons of spent nuclear fuel sitting in temporary storage across the U.S. While some refer to it as "nuclear waste," it isn't — it's an untapped energy resource with enough power to fuel the nation for years.
The article breaks down why previous recycling efforts failed (spoiler: it wasn't the science, it was the execution) and outlines a practical path forward that starts with pilot projects and scales regionally. Piefer draws on lessons from building our own nuclear infrastructure to show how disciplined execution can deliver complex nuclear projects for under $1 billion—proving recycling is both technically and economically viable.
But the biggest barrier isn't technical. It's policy. From outdated regulations dating back to the Carter administration to misaligned incentives that discourage private investment, the framework needs updating to match today's realities.
Read the full article to see how nuclear recycling could transform our energy system—and why the technology sector should be leading this charge.
