There's a Glaring Safety Problem With Nuclear Energy Startups

"The United States is perhaps the most privatized nuclear energy system in the world, with reactors largely in the hands of the private sector, unlike state-run systems in other countries."

"Chronic understaffing and public subsidies of private profit are side effects of the privatized nuclear energy approach, raising serious safety questions as new startups emerge."

"Only one of the nine nuclear startups has signed up to join the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, which is responsible for conducting plant inspections and sharing operational guidance."

"The reluctance of these startups to join INPO stems from a profit-driven mindset, questioning the necessity of adhering to safety regulations imposed by a nonprofit organization."

The United States has the most privatized nuclear energy system globally, contrasting with countries like China and France that manage nuclear power through state-owned enterprises. This privatization leads to issues such as chronic understaffing and public subsidies for private profits. Safety concerns are heightened as many new nuclear startups are avoiding membership in the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO), a nonprofit watchdog responsible for safety inspections and operational guidance. Only one of nine new startups has joined INPO, prioritizing profit over regulatory compliance.

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