Financial Center
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.
Key Data
- Nuclear Generating Statistics (1971 - 2006)
- Electricity Production Costs and Components (1995-2006)
- Nuclear Capacity Factors (1971 - 2006)
- License Renewal Filings
- Power Uprates by Plant
- Emissions Avoided (1995-2006)
- U.S. Nuclear Power Plant Operators, Owners and Holding Companies
- U.S. Nuclear Plant Sales