Nuclear Innovation Alliance Reaction to the State of the Union: Comments from Executive Director Judi Greenwald
WASHINGTON, D.C. In his State of the Union Address, President Biden emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change and building resilient clean energy infrastructure. He highlighted the potential of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to spur necessary investments in clean energy technologies and urged Congress to continue to make progress on these important priorities.
Nuclear Innovation Alliance Statement on the Release of a New Report, “Transforming the U.S. Department of Energy: Paving the Way to Commercialize Advanced Nuclear Energy”
WASHINGTON D.C. The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) shared the following statement on the release of a new report, “Transforming the U.S. Department of Energy: Paving the Way to Commercialize Advanced Nuclear Energy.” This new publication provides recommendations on how DOE can be more effective in helping to commercialize advanced nuclear energy technologies. These recommendations include, for example, developing an advanced nuclear energy earthshot, adopting a more businesslike approach, and improving DOE’s program integration efforts.
Nuclear Innovation Alliance Statement on the Release of new DOE Report on Coal Plant Site Use for Nuclear Power
WASHINGTON, D.C. NIA Executive Director Judi Greenwald provided the following statement on the Department of Energy’s release of their report, Investigating Benefits and Challenges of Converting Retiring Coal Plants into Nuclear Plants
Inflation Reduction Act is “Monumental Legislation” that Incentivizes the Deployment of Advanced Nuclear Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. NIA Executive Director Judi Greenwald provided the following statement on President Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law today:
"NIA applauds the President for signing the Inflation Reduction Act into law. This monumental legislation includes major clean energy and infrastructure investments and incentives that will drive advanced nuclear energy innovation and commercialization.
“Key advanced nuclear energy-related provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act include:
Nuclear Innovation Alliance Statement on the Senate's passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. NIA Executive Director Judi Greenwald provided the following statement on the Senate's passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022:
“NIA is incredibly encouraged to see the Inflation Reduction Act progress through the Senate and commends its efforts over the weekend. This sends a strong signal to the country about the importance of investing in advanced nuclear energy and in climate and energy solutions more broadly. We urge the House of Representatives to work with the same diligence as the Senate to swiftly advance this legislation for the President's signature."
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