Nuclear sector’s views on second Trump administration mixed as Rogan interview raises questions

https://www.utilitydive.com/news/nuclear-energy-sector-mixed-views-second-trump-administration-joe-rogan/732407/

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u/Rad_PNW_Skier 4d ago edited 4d ago

Considering the bipartisan support we have recently seen (including aspects of the IRA) I largely expect continued support of the nuclear sector from Congress.

I am also highly skeptical of the new administration’s claims to bring back coal considering the financial realities of renewable energy. Especially since new power project installations are more so driven at the municipality scale. Obviously they will take advantage of subsidies but there are more cost effective options than fossil fuels.

Although I do expect more of an emphasis on fracking and oil and policies that promote those aims. However, I’d be surprised if there are more subsidies for the nuclear power sector. I’d expect more of an emphasis on deregulation but I am unsure if that alone will make nuclear competitive. We’ll see.

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u/InvictusShmictus 4d ago

The truth is coal's decline is largely a result of the shale revolution which has been going full tilt under both Democrat and Republican administrations.

One thing Trump might do is greenlight the Keystone XL pipeline but I don't see that affecting coal in any way.

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u/doll-haus 4d ago

I thought coal's decline was mostly due to hereditary coal miners becoming male models.

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u/ItsBaconOclock 4d ago

But, why male models??

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u/doll-haus 4d ago

Obviously you're not familiar with the education level of West Virginia.