The world is in an energy-hungry stage, and we need nuclear, but how will nuclear be financed? The Energy Realities team, led by Author Paul Tice, has a comprehensive report on nuclear financing. In this episode, we dive into how new models could fund large-scale reactors and accelerate their rollout, while tackling the challenges that have stalled nuclear growth for decades.

With sharp insights from Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley plus David in rare form fresh off vacation—this discussion brings clarity to one of the most critical debates in the global energy future.

Highlights of the Podcast



00:13 – Introductions

03:06 – Executive Summary of Nuclear Proposal

06:38 – Why Nuclear Development Stalled

11:27 – Nuclear Construction Costs Worldwide

14:21 – Cost of New Nuclear Reactors Today

18:11 – Regional Shifts in Nuclear Development

22:24 – Modular Reactors (SMRs) vs. Large Reactors

29:38 – Rising Energy Costs & Grid Strain

33:25 – Nuclear in Bulgaria

40:45 – Financing Models for Nuclear

52:29 – Federal Land & State-Level Regulation

57:07 – Private Equity Role & Future Path

59:30 – Closing