Summary
The Institute of Nuclear Power Operations was formed by the U.S. nuclear utility industry in late 1979 in response to the accident at Three Mile Island Nuclear Station. INPO’s mission is to promote the highest levels of safety and reliability — to promote excellence — in the operation of nuclear electric generating plants.

In part through participation in INPO’s cornerstone programs, much progress has been achieved by the U.S. nuclear industry in the past 20 years. This may be best exemplified by a set of performance indicators showing U.S. nuclear industry performance is at historically high levels of safety and reliability.

Plant owners are vigorously pursuing license renewal. Also, with the advent of deregulation, the industry is consolidating rapidly to further improve efficiency. All this indicates a foundation is being put in place for a renaissance in nuclear power.

This foundation requires absolutely that we remain accident-free. This requires vigilance and commitment, not just to the higher standards we have today, but to continuous improvement.