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11.U.S. Needs New Nuclear Plants to Meet Energy Demand, Maintain Supply Diversity
Nuclear power plants produce nearly 20 percent of U.S. electricity and are essential to helping meet growing demand for electricity and preserving the technology diversity that is the strength of the U.S. electric supply system.
June 18, 2009
12.Nuclear Power 2010: A Key Building Block for New Nuclear Power Plants
This policy brief details the Nuclear Power 2010 program to encourage the construction of new nuclear power plants by providing cost-sharing to test the new reactor licensing process established by the Energy Policy Act of 2002.
August 19, 2009
13.Nuclear Energy Plays Essential Role in Climate Change Initiatives
Nuclear power plants generate more than 70 percent of all carbon-free electricity in America and are an essential mitigation tool for reducing greenhouse gases.
November 2, 2009
14.2009 Nuclear Policy Initiative
Analyses of the climate change issue by independent organizations show that reducing carbon emissions will require a portfolio of technologies, that nuclear energy must be part of the portfolio, and that major expansion of nuclear generating capacity is essential. As the Senate begins consideration of the Kerry-Boxer climate change bill (S. 1733), NEI has prepared several documents to help you understand the issues involved in this landmark legislation and the nuclear energy industry’s positions.
October 28, 2009
15.Ensuring the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources
This policy brief shows how the NRC and the nuclear industry work together to secure the safety and security of radioactive materials used for industrial and consumer applications as well as for electric power generation.
November 13, 2008