NANO Nuclear and Ameresco Collaborate to Deploy Portable Microreactors for Federal and Commercial Use
New York, Monday, 12 January 2026.
This January 12, 2026 agreement integrates portable microreactors into federal infrastructure, supporting Ameresco’s goal to reduce carbon emissions by 500 million metric tons by 2050 through advanced nuclear technology.
Strategic Alignment for Clean Energy Infrastructure
On January 12, 2026, NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) and Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) formalized a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at revolutionizing energy infrastructure [1]. This collaboration brings together NANO Nuclear’s developing microreactor technology with Ameresco’s established expertise as a cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer [4]. The primary objective of this agreement is to evaluate the integration of NANO Nuclear’s advanced micro modular reactors (MMR) into federal and commercial sites, leveraging Ameresco’s Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) capabilities to facilitate deployment [1][3]. This move aligns with Ameresco’s broader environmental ambition to assist its customers in reducing their carbon footprints by a total of 500 million metric tons by 2050 [1][2].
Scope of Deployment and Technical Integration
The MOU outlines a comprehensive evaluation process covering the entire lifecycle of microreactor deployment. Specifically, the companies will assess pathways for siting, development, construction, licensing, operations, and the eventual decommissioning of NANO Nuclear’s suite of reactors, which includes the KRONOS MMR™, ZEUS™, and LOKI MMR™ systems [2][3]. Following these initial assessments, the partners expect to enter into specific agreements wherein Ameresco would lead the EPC activities for U.S.-based sites utilizing these nuclear systems [2]. Furthermore, as the assessment phase advances, both companies plan to coordinate efforts to secure government funding and other available incentives to support these projects [1].
Regulatory Landscape and Executive Outlook
This collaboration occurs against a backdrop of evolving regulatory support for the nuclear sector. The partnership anticipates navigating risks and requirements associated with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), including frameworks influenced by the ADVANCE Act and Executive Orders issued on May 23, 2025, which sought to streamline nuclear regulation [3]. Jay Yu, Founder and Chairman of NANO Nuclear, described the MOU as a significant milestone in building customer demand for reliable, modular energy systems essential for the United States’ energy transition [1]. Similarly, Nicole Bulgarino, President of Federal Solutions and Utility Infrastructure at Ameresco, emphasized that the collaboration underscores the company’s commitment to diversifying its clean energy portfolio [1][3]. James Walker, CEO of NANO Nuclear, noted the value of fitting their developing technologies into next-generation infrastructure solutions [2].