Nuclear Power

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2025 02 04 Blog preview

U.S. Revives Nuclear Energy by Restarting Old Plants and Advancing Small Modular Reactors

As electricity demand soars, nuclear power is emerging as a key solution to ensure grid stability and achieve net-zero emissions goals. More recently, increasing…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2025 02 04 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Revives Nuclear Energy by Restarting Old Plants and Advancing Small Modular Reactors

As electricity demand soars, nuclear power is emerging as a key solution to ensure grid stability and achieve net-zero emissions goals. More recently, increasing demand, particularly from data centers, is fueling the push to restart previously shut-down nuclear plants.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2024 07 02 Blog preview

Momentum Builds for Advanced Nuclear to Achieve Decarbonization Goals

Advanced nuclear solutions are garnering broad support with a slate of initiatives including funding research, developing regulatory frameworks, and planning or constructing advanced reactors. The ability of nuclear energy to produce carbon-free power is increasingly considered…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2024 07 02 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Momentum Builds for Advanced Nuclear to Achieve Decarbonization Goals

Advanced nuclear solutions are garnering broad support with a slate of initiatives including funding research, developing regulatory frameworks, and planning or constructing advanced reactors. The ability of nuclear energy to produce carbon-free power is increasingly considered critical for decarbonizing the power sector to fight climate change while ensuring a reliable electricity supply.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2024 03 26 Blog preview

U.S. Nuclear Energy Landscape Poised for Change Amid Evolving Policies and Regulations

Recent policy developments in the U.S. nuclear power industry indicate a growing recognition of the carbon-free nature of nuclear energy to support the energy transition. With Congress considering nuclear energy reforms, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposing rules for…Read the full report…...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2024 03 26 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Nuclear Energy Landscape Poised for Change Amid Evolving Policies and Regulations

Recent policy developments in the U.S. nuclear power industry indicate a growing recognition of the carbon-free nature of nuclear energy to support the energy transition. With Congress considering nuclear energy reforms, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposing rules for advanced reactor licensing, and state legislatures exploring the benefits of small modular technologies, the landscape of nuclear energy technologies is poised for change.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2023 11 21 Blog preview 1

Nuclear Power Faces Headwinds Despite Growing Support as Carbon-Free Resource

Amid growing federal and state efforts to encourage advanced nuclear technologies to accomplish decarbonization goals, a recent announcement to terminate a first-of-a-kind small modular reactor (SMR) power project in the U.S. signifies…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2023 11 21 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Nuclear Power Faces Headwinds Despite Growing Support as Carbon-Free Resource

Amid growing federal and state efforts to encourage advanced nuclear technologies to accomplish decarbonization goals, a recent announcement to terminate a first-of-a-kind small modular reactor (SMR) power project in the U.S. signifies the hurdles facing the industry.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2023 08 08 Blog preview 1

Georgia’s New Nuclear Reactor Signifies Broad Implications for U.S. Energy Industry

The completion of a new reactor at Georgia’s Plant Vogtle is viewed as a significant milestone for the U.S. nuclear industry despite massive cost overruns and years of delays. The lessons learned are expected to inform best practices…Read the full report  …...

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2023 08 08 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Georgia’s New Nuclear Reactor Signifies Broad Implications for U.S. Energy Industry

The completion of a new reactor at Georgia’s Plant Vogtle is viewed as a significant milestone for the U.S. nuclear industry despite massive cost overruns and years of delays. The lessons learned are expected to inform best practices for new projects even as a host of advanced technologies ranging from small modular reactors to microreactors are being developed. The development comes at a time when focus on decarbonization and energy security has elevated the importance of nuclear power as a critical technology to achieve national and state goals.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2023 05 30 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Massive Subsidies Support Advanced Reactor Design While Protecting Traditional Nuclear Plants

Policy developments around nuclear energy continue to evolve driven by new reactor technologies and the need for carbon-free power to support clean energy goals. Nuclear operators can have their yellowcake and eat it too as massive federal and state subsidies protect traditional nuclear power plants while underwriting the development of advanced reactors.

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Nuclear Power 2023 03 14 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Intensifying Climate Push Signals Greater Role for Nuclear Power

The focus on decarbonization and energy security has elevated the importance of nuclear power as a critical technology to achieve national and state goals. Recent actions include the second award cycle of a $6 billion federal program established to maintain the existing reactor fleet and proposals to explore the feasibility of deploying advanced nuclear technologies.