A summary of the TVA consortium's study on the feasibility of constructing new nuclear plants at the Bellefonte site.
May 18, 2007
According to a study of the economic impact of the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository on Nevada undertaken by the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, the project will add $228 million annually to Nevada's economy during construction and $127 million annually during operation.
May 18, 2007
This independent study investigates the technical implications and options associated with longer regulatory compliance periods in light of the U.S. Court of Appeals decision on July 9, 2004 ordering the EPA and NRC to rewrite their regulations to consider timeframes beyond 10,000 years.
May 18, 2007
A national public opinion survey September 18-21 finds an unprecedented leap in support for nuclear energy. A record high 74 percent favor nuclear energy, compared with 63 percent in an April survey of U.S. adults. Only 10 percent are strongly opposed, down from 14 percent in April. Although both Barack Obama and John McCain include nuclear energy in their energy plans for the future, many people are not aware of that fact. Only 50 percent think that John McCain includes nuclear energy, and only 37 percent believe that Barack Obama does so.
September 29, 2008
With 5,595 megawatts of prospective, new, emission-free capacity from uprates, plant restarts, and improved capacity factors, the nuclear energy industry is already halfway to achieving its 2012 commitment to President Bush's Climate VISION voluntary national greenhouse gas intensity reduction program.
May 18, 2007
“Over the next 20 years, the need will increase for affordable and reliable power that does not emit criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases. Nuclear energy is the only proven resource that can accomplish this goal on a large scale.” (p. ES-10)
May 18, 2007
This report provides a comprehensive set of policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. "11. Provide opportunities for nuclear power to play a continuing role in a future low-carbon electricity sector. Because nuclear power is one of the few options for no-carbon electricity production, efforts should be made to preserve this option."
May 18, 2007
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Commissioned Report, Nuclear Security: General Aviation Is Not A Threat, Submitted into Congressional Record, U.S. Senate, Committee on Environment and Public Works
May 18, 2007
“The nuclear industry responded quickly and effectively to the events of September 11, 2001. Security at nuclear plants, already the gold standard for the industrial sector, was bolstered and has remained at a heightened level of alert.” This Status Report addresses the security framework employed by the U.S. nuclear industry and areas in which the industry is working with the NRC.
May 18, 2007
"Support for nuclear energy and for new nuclear power plants continues close to historically high levels, a national public opinion survey found in September. Nearly 7 in 10 Americans favor nuclear energy and would support building a new reactor at existing nuclear power plant sites."
May 18, 2007