U.S. primary energy consumption by energy source

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are a type of nuclear reactor that are designed to be smaller, more flexible, and often more cost-effective than traditional large-scale nuclear power plants.

Fusion is the process of combining two or more atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a tremendous amount of energy in the process. It is the same process that powers stars, including our Sun, and is considered one of the most promising sources of clean and virtually limitless energy.

Energy transition refers to the global shift from using fossil fuels and other non-renewable sources to clean, renewable energy sources like wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, and biomass. The goal of the energy transition is to reduce the environmental impact of energy production and consumption and increase energy security and affordability.

Strategic planning refers to an organization's process of defining its direction and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. This typically includes developing the organization's vision, mission, objectives, and strategies to achieve them over time.

Carbon dioxide removal (CDR), often referred to as "negative emissions technologies," encompasses methods and technologies aimed at actively removing and sequestering carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere.

Carbon Markets: The compliance carbon market is regulated by laws that enforce emissions reductions, such as the EU ETS and California’s cap-and-trade program. Companies buy or sell carbon credits based on their emissions. The voluntary carbon market, driven by corporate net-zero goals, operates independently but is rapidly expanding. Transactions are increasingly conducted on digital exchanges, with blockchain technology playing a growing role in trading carbon credits.