In this report, based on information from government officials, trade and environmental organizations, new nuclear generation consortia, and vendors, the SEAB recommends financial incentives for new nuclear plant construction "because it is in the national interest to ensure our energy security and reap the environmental benefit arising from the absence of carbon emissions by nuclear power generation."
May 18, 2007
The full report of the TVA consortium's study on the feasibility of constructing new nuclear plants at the Bellefonte site.
May 18, 2007
“Nuclear energy must become the primary generator of baseload electricity, thereby relieving the pressure on natural gas prices and dramatically improving atmospheric emissions. To enhance competitiveness and protect American jobs, natural gas must not be used for baseload electricity generation, nor for new generating capacity. Natural gas should be reserved for industries that use it as a feedstock or for primary energy—and cannot substitute for it by fuel-switching.”—Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Energy and Natural Resources
May 18, 2007
This independent study demonstrates that new nuclear power plants are competitive with other types of baseload electricity generation once first-of-a-kind engineering costs are absorbed, construction experience gained, and other near-term financing issues resolved. Read the full study
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
“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
A description of the industry’s pre-emptive materials initiative.
May 18, 2007
The mission of this plan is "To expand the use of safe and economical nuclear energy in the United States to meet future electricity demand, foster economic growth, provide security and fuel diversity, and enhance environmental quality."
May 18, 2007