# The Nuclear Power Shortcut That Could Add Gigawatts to the U.S. Grid

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- Published: 2026-10-18T19:00:00+00:00
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The process of increasing the maximum power level at which a commercial nuclear power plant may operate is called a power uprate. Several nuclear plants are now considering applying for permission to uprate operations to produce more power in the mid-term to bridge the gap while more nuclear capacity is being developed. The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulates the maximum po

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