Nuclear Power
More than 25 U.S. states have proposed or enacted legislation since the start of the year to revitalize nuclear energy development, including advanced reactor technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs). These initiatives signal a…Read the full report…...
More than 25 U.S. states have proposed or enacted legislation since the start of the year to revitalize nuclear energy development, including advanced reactor technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs). These initiatives signal a growing trend to integrate nuclear power into state energy portfolios to meet rising electricity demand and accelerate the transition to carbon-free energy sources.
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…...
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.
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…...
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.
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…...
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.
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 …...
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.
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 …...
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.