Nuclear Dominance

Michigan Nuclear Dominance: Powering Prosperity, Security, and Independence

Reliable, abundant, and affordable energy is the foundation of modern civilization, economic strength, and national security. Michigan has the land, water, talent, and industrial base to become a national leader in nuclear power. The Michigan First Movement declares Nuclear Dominance as a strategic priority. We will aggressively expand both fission (conventional and advanced reactors) and support fusion development to achieve energy abundance, drive down costs, create high-wage jobs, and secure Michigan’s future for generations.

Core Policy: All-of-the-Above Nuclear Strategy

Michigan will pursue the fastest, safest, and most ambitious nuclear buildout in America, combining proven fission technology with cutting-edge advanced reactors and fusion research.

Key Policy Actions

1. Fission Expansion (Proven and Advanced Reactors)

• Rapid Deployment: Fast-track permitting and construction of small modular reactors (SMRs), microreactors, and next-generation large reactors on brownfield sites, former coal plants, and industrial locations.

• Life Extension and Refurbishment: Support continued safe operation and upgrades of existing nuclear assets where feasible.

• Fuel Cycle Leadership: Encourage domestic nuclear fuel production and advanced fuel development in Michigan.

2. Fusion Energy Acceleration

• Fusion Research Hubs: Establish state-supported centers for fusion science, materials testing, and pilot plant development in partnership with private industry and national labs.

• Public-Private Partnerships: Provide incentives and infrastructure support for private fusion companies to locate and scale in Michigan.

• Bridge to Commercialization: Focus on technologies that can transition from research to grid-connected power within the next two decades.

3. Workforce and Supply Chain Development

• Nuclear Workforce Academy: Create comprehensive training pipelines through community colleges, universities, and trade schools for reactor operators, engineers, technicians, and safety specialists.

• Supply Chain Reshoring: Tax incentives and grants for Michigan companies to manufacture nuclear components, fuel, and specialized equipment domestically.

• Talent Attraction: Aggressive recruitment of nuclear professionals from across the country, with priority for U.S. citizens and veterans.

4. Regulatory Reform and Speed

• Nuclear Fast-Track: Streamline state permitting processes while maintaining the highest safety standards. Align with federal efforts to reduce unnecessary delays.

• Siting Flexibility: Allow nuclear facilities on suitable industrial and brownfield sites with community consent and rigorous safety reviews.

5. Energy Integration and Economic Impact

• Grid Resilience: Use nuclear as the backbone of a reliable, low-cost grid that supports manufacturing dominance and electrification goals.

• Economic Multiplier: Tie nuclear projects to local job requirements, supply chain participation, and community benefits agreements.

• Cost Reduction: Guarantee abundant, dispatchable power to lower electricity prices for families, farms, and industries.

6. Governance and Safety

• Independent Oversight: Maintain strong, evidence-based safety regulation while eliminating ideological delays.

• Public Transparency: Regular public reporting on project timelines, costs, safety records, and economic benefits.

• National Security Priority: Ensure all nuclear activities align with U.S. non-proliferation standards and support American energy independence.

Implementation and Metrics

• Michigan Nuclear Authority: A focused, results-driven body to coordinate development, attract investment, and track progress.

• Legislation: Pass the Michigan Nuclear Dominance and Energy Security Act.

• Public Dashboard: Track new capacity added (MW), jobs created, electricity cost reductions, private investment secured, and contribution to grid reliability.

Expected Outcomes

• Michigan becomes a top-tier nuclear energy state with multiple new reactors online within a decade.

• Dramatically lower and more stable electricity prices supporting economic dominance.

• Thousands of high-wage, long-term careers in nuclear and related fields.

• Strengthened national energy security and reduced dependence on foreign energy sources.

• A foundation for fusion commercialization and long-term energy abundance.

Nuclear power is clean, reliable, high-density energy that has proven safe and effective worldwide. Michigan will embrace it boldly, both fission for immediate impact and fusion for the future, to power our renaissance and secure prosperity for every Michigan family.

Nuclear Dominance. Energy Abundance. Michigan First.

This platform will be introduced as priority legislation. We call on utilities, engineers, energy workers, manufacturers, and every Michigander who wants affordable, reliable power to support Michigan Nuclear Dominance.

Powering Michigan’s Golden Age. Clean, Strong, and Unstoppable.