ARLINGTON, Va. — Last week, United States Nuclear Industry Council (USNIC) President and CEO Todd Abrajano voiced support for the reintroduction of the Accelerating Reliable Capacity (ARC) Act, a bipartisan bill led by Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) to reduce cost-overrun risk and strengthen accountability for new energy infrastructure projects.

“USNIC thanks Senators Risch and Gallego for reintroducing the Accelerating Reliable Capacity Act,” Abrajano said. “As the United States works to deploy the next generation of advanced nuclear reactors, reducing the risk of cost overruns is critical to maintaining investor confidence and commercial success. The ARC Act takes essential action to ensure new nuclear capacity is delivered on time and on budget to help meet the United States’ growing energy demand.”

USNIC has long emphasized the need for policies that support the timely deployment of new nuclear technologies and build confidence across the supply chain and investment community. By addressing cost-overrun risk early, the ARC Act creates a more predictable environment for advanced reactor development and long-term energy planning.

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