INL is a US Department of Energy national laboratory, known for nuclear reactor research and safety innovations, now expanding across broader science domains.
The Energy Department has selected five states as potential hosts for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses to advance civilian nuclear energy. The plan envisions campuses with waste sites, enrichment, and advanced reactors, potentially attracting up to $50 billion in private investment and creating thousands of jobs.Trump aims to accelerate domestic nuclear growth amid changing safety debates.