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The electric utility industry is making plans for new nuclear build and exploring the financial incentives of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Industry Issues

New Nuclear Plants

There is strong interest in new nuclear power plants, driven by the excellent performance of existing plants, rising electricity demand, concerns about global climate change, an improved licensing process, and the investment stimulus provided by the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Environmental Benefits

Nuclear power plants do not emit criteria pollutants or greenhouse gases during operation, and their life-cycle emissions are comparable to renewables. Their ability to prevent emissions represents a value in the market, as they can reduce the costs of compliance with clean-air requirements.

Plant Security

Each nuclear power plant has extensive security measures in place to protect the facility from intruders. Since Sept. 11, 2001, the nuclear energy industry has substantially enhanced security at nuclear plants.

Materials Management

Every company that operates a nuclear power plant has an integrated plan for managing the condition of plant systems, structures and components. In addition, the industry maintains a comprehensive and proactive materials management program. 

Integrated Used Fuel Management

Under an integrated management approach, used nuclear fuel will remain stored at nuclear power plants in the near term. Eventually, the government will recycle it and place the unusable end product in a repository at Yucca Mountain, Nev.

Analysis and Reports

Publications and Papers

Topical information papers and other publications, including Economic Benefits Studies.

NEI Financial Briefings

Presentations from the annual NEI event in New York and other briefings throughout the year, including slides and notes.

Recent News

Summary of current events and news items.

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