Leading Think Tanks Release Strategy for Development of Advanced Nuclear Energy in the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 16, 2021) – Today the Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) and Partnership for Global Security (PGS) released a joint report defining a comprehensive strategy for the U.S. to become the global leader in advanced nuclear power.
Advanced Reactors in the Energy Act of 2020 and the New Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. The Energy Act of 2020, passed in December 2020 as part of the Omnibus, is the most sweeping piece of energy legislation enacted in more than a decade. Built on years of work by Congressional leaders, staff, and stakeholders, the Act combines multiple bills across the energy sector.
NRC Chairman Designation Statement from NIA
The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) today released the following statement in response to the designation of Christopher Hanson as the new Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This statement may be attributed to NIA Executive Director Judi Greenwald:
Congress Passes Legislation to Support Advanced Nuclear Innovation
The Nuclear Innovation Alliance applauds the passage of nuclear innovation leadership programs as part of omnibus legislation this week.
Key provisions of the bill include:
We Need Both Nuclear and Renewables to Protect the Climate
WASHINGTON, D.C. The balance of peer-reviewed literature, international energy organizations, and national energy policies are unequivocal: nuclear is a carbon-free energy source with an important role to play in decarbonizing the global economy.