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New Nuclear Plants: Fact Sheets

Backgrounders on topics affecting the nuclear industry.
 
  Key Steps in Building a New Reactor
This one-page fact sheet contains a graphic illustrating the process and an approximate timeline for licensing and building a new reactor.
  Licensing New Nuclear Power Plants
This fact sheet describes the new reactor licensing process that was put into place by the NRC in 10 CFR Part 52 that was strengthened and affirmed by Congress as part of the 1992 Energy Policy Act. Also covered are incentives included in the 2005 Energy Policy Act designed to spur the construction of new nuclear power plants.
  Nuclear Energy Is Competitive in Independent Cost Analyses of New Generating Capacity

Several academic institutions, research organizations and government agencies have conducted analyses of the cost of electricity from various generating options. These analyses show that new nuclear plants will be competitive with other options when they are placed in service and are likely to be comfortably competitive in a carbon-constrained world.
  Nuclear Industry's Comprehensive Approach Develops Skilled Work Force for the Future
This fact sheet describes the comprehensive program the nuclear energy industry has undertaken to recruit, train and educate new workers. It notes that the industry expects a significant number of experienced workers to retire over the next five years.
  Small Reactors Provide Clean, Safe Power and Industrial Process Heat
Small modular nuclear reactors can complement large-scale projects by expanding the level of deployment and application options for carbon-free nuclear energy. Small-scale reactors provide energy companies and others with a diverse array of energy options.

 

 

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