We need both nuclear power and renewables to get to 100% clean energy
WASHINGTON D.C. (February 3, 2022) This op-ed was published on February 3rd on Utility Dive. To read the op-ed on the Utility Dive website, click here: The opportunity cost of not using nuclear energy for climate mitigation
We need both nuclear power and renewables to get to 100% clean energy
Op-ed Published in Colorado Politics featuring NIA Executive Director Judi Greenwald
WASHINGTON D.C. (February 15, 2022) This op-ed was published in the February 15th edition of Colorado Politics (CoPo). To read the op-ed on the CoPo website, click here: Advanced Nuclear Reactors Can Provide Colorado with Clean, Reliable and Affordable Energy
Advanced Nuclear Reactors Can Provide Colorado with Clean, Reliable and Affordable Energy
Uranium Supply is Not a Significant Constraint to Using Nuclear Energy for Climate Mitigation
WASHINGTON D.C. (January 1, 2022) Nuclear energy is the largest source of carbon-free power in the United States and second largest source globally. As countries around the world consider nuclear energy for their 21st century decarbonization needs, one important question is whether there is enough uranium fuel for nuclear energy to play a greatly expanded role in global energy supply.
Deep Decarbonization Models Miss the Mark on Advanced Nuclear Energy
WASHINGTON D.C. (September 1, 2021)In the past three years, nine U.S. states enacted legislation to fully decarbonize the electricity sector by 2050 or sooner.[1] Three of those state laws require 85-100 percent reductions in economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions. At least 29 U.S. electric and gas utilities have pledged to reduce CO2 or GHG emissions by similar amounts.[2] Earlier this year, President Biden proposed a target of 100 percent clean electricity by 2035.
Advanced Nuclear Energy is Critical Energy Infrastructure
WASHINGTON D.C. (April 20, 2021)Just as existing nuclear power plants provide the bedrock for our modern clean energy infrastructure, developing the infrastructure to commercialize advanced nuclear technologies will allow the United States to finish the task of decarbonization while providing high-paying jobs. Advanced nuclear energy is critical infrastructure. U.S. investment in developing new reactor technologies is needed to unlock economic, environmental, social, and national security benefits for the United States and the world in the 21st century.