July 12, 2026

DOE offers $17.5B loan package for 10 AP1000 reactors

By:
Dallas Bond

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $17.5 billion conditional loan package aimed at supporting the construction of 10 AP1000 commercial nuclear reactors, marking a major federal financing effort for large-scale nuclear projects.

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The funding will be issued through the Office of Energy Dominance Financing in partnership with Westinghouse Electric Co. Under the plan, five eligible projects would each work with Westinghouse to build two 1.1 GW AP1000 reactors.

The loans are structured to cover long-lead component purchases, with disbursements staggered and tied to partner equity commitments. Before accessing DOE funding, project partners must commit $500 million in equity for each project.

According to the DOE, the coordinated procurement strategy is intended to reduce costs, strengthen the domestic nuclear supply chain, and speed deployment.

For consumers, the initiative is meant to expand reliable baseload power generation while also supporting faster reactor construction, reflecting renewed investment in large-scale nuclear infrastructure.

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