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As energy demand surges, PwC can help you deliver infrastructure projects with speed, precision and trust
Shaping the next era of nuclear energy
Nuclear energy is returning to the spotlight
Energy demand is surging in the US as manufacturing moves back onshore, AI usage accelerates and data centers proliferate. In PwC’s Pulse survey, 72% of energy, utilities and resources executives called reliable, affordable energy a key concern. To meet that demand, company leaders are increasingly looking at nuclear energy as a reliable, scalable and low-carbon solution.
However, delivering nuclear energy projects on time and within budget is notoriously complex. Tariffs and geopolitical shifts threaten supply chain integrity, weather disruptions stall construction and regulatory intricacies add layers of complexity. To overcome these challenges and to capitalize on the potential of nuclear energy, organizations must embed robust planning, proactive supply chain strategies and innovative technologies at every project stage.
From federal agencies and national labs to utilities and waste management firms, the US nuclear energy ecosystem unites key players to drive the deployment and evolution of safe, reliable, and efficient nuclear power. PwC brings deep professional services and advisory experience to this process — across strategy, implementation, operations, new construction, restarting and decommissioning — to help business leaders leverage nuclear energy’ s role in a resilient, low-carbon future.
How PwC can help
- Project selection and early-stage implementation: Assess project viability and site selection, develop a project portfolio and map out available tax credits that can defray costs.
- Program implementation and project management: Stand up integrated delivery teams, apply scenario-based planning to scheduling, timelines and other milestones while leveraging technology (digital twins, AI, analytics) to detect and fix potential issues quickly.
- Governance, controls and regulatory alignment: Design controls and processes so contractors, vendors and other business partners remain in compliance and projects come in on schedule and on budget. Navigate federal, state and local regulations for nuclear facilities while also leveraging technology to capture wage data that can help increase the value of tax credits and incentives.
- Procurement and supply chain monitoring: Assess vendor risk and qualifications and improve visibility into long-lead construction materials and components that can cause logistics bottlenecks. As evolving policy regulations, geopolitical conflicts and labor disputes put greater pressure on material sourcing and origination, create supplier dashboards to integrate traceability into planning.
- Sustainable technology and digital solutions: PwC leverages innovative technologies, including digital twins, machine learning and real-time analytics, to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
- AI, analytics and innovation: Apply AI and machine learning to identify permitting, safety and workforce choke points. Once your plant is commissioned, leverage digital platforms to support predictive maintenance, cybersecurity, quality assurance and outage planning. Stay on top of innovations in plant design, including small modular reactors.
- Leverage tax and incentives: Tax is a significant value driver when businesses need to build their plans to deliver on sustainability goals. Explore how to leverage sustainability tax credits to help defray projects costs.
- Improve site selection analysis: Extreme weather, power grid constraints, geopolitical conflicts and policy and trade shifts have placed a greater importance on selecting the right location. Before shovels meet dirt, use geospatial data, analytics and other technologies — coupled with tax and employment analysis — to pick the prime site for your project.
Avoid delays and detours and just move forward
Successfully executing nuclear energy projects requires a strategic approach that addresses challenges before they arise. Despite growing business support for nuclear energy amid a surge in energy demand, delivering these infrastructure remains complex, regardless of whether you are breaking ground or repowering an existing facility. From permitting delays to cost inflation, we understand what it takes to build high-stakes, highly scrutinized infrastructure. Executives should proactively incorporate resilience, agility, and innovation into their project strategies to mitigate risks and enhance outcomes.
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