Licensing cost for nuclear power plants in the U.S. 2023, by type of license
licensing duration on average.
Design certifications for nuclear power plants in the United States have one of the highest costs amongst the different types of nuclear licenses that are required in the country. As of 2023, nuclear power plant design certifications in the U.S. ranged in cost from 45 to 68 million U.S. dollars. This type of license also has the longest