Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, Rachel Jacobson, emphasised the importance of exploring diverse energy solutions. “When it comes to installation energy resilience and reliable power to support operational and strategic readiness on installations, we can’t leave anything off the table,” she said. “We are actively developing a solution set that includes all types of power that will meet those needs; nuclear is one that we are looking at as part of our deliberate and thoughtful planning.”
This initiative is part of a strategic approach to secure uninterrupted energy access for essential military activities. Advanced nuclear power is one of several options under consideration to address future energy demands and bolster the Army’s capabilities.
The Army is collaborating with the Defense Innovation Unit, interagency partners, and utility providers to assess the feasibility of microreactors. These evaluations focus on environmental, economic, and safety aspects critical to the placement and operation of such reactors.
