The top priority of the nuclear energy industry in the 110th Congress is to facilitate the construction of new nuclear plants to provide clean, reliable baseload electricity.
May 18, 2007
The South Dakota Legislature passed a resolution "supporting the development of nuclear power" in the state to "decrease our dependence on foreign oil" and promote "economic development through the creation of jobs and tax revenues and the availability of a stable and reliable source of energy." The resolution also encourages research and academic institutions to continue to study nuclear technology.
May 18, 2007
Nuclear energy is the low-cost producer of baseload electricity - power that is available 24/7. By providing reliable and affordable electricity, nuclear energy keeps American business competitive and powers job growth.
January 29, 2009
There are many reasons why many members of Congress on both sides of the aisle and a majority of Americans support nuclear energy. Some of these—such as clean-air, carbon-free, reliable, affordable—are highlighted in this document.
May 22, 2006
“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
“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
A new print advertisement set to appear in National Journal’s Convention Daily during the Democratic National Convention shows that many Democratic members of Congress, governors, state legislators and policy organizations across the country support nuclear energy.
August 22, 2008
The “Secure, Domestic Sources of Energy for the 21st Century” radio advertisement stressed the importance of having reliable, domestic sources of energy that will continue to meet the U.S. energy demands in the future. It aired on six Washington, DC radio stations.
January 21, 2009
"Inaction on the part of the federal government could jeopardize the continued use of nuclear energy, a key component in maintaining a diverse energy supply. International scientific consensus supports geologic disposal as the safest and most reliable method currently available for the disposal of used nuclear fuel. As governor, I again strongly urge you to recommend Yucca Mountain as the repository."
May 18, 2007
“Careful and diligent monitoring is key to ensuring public health and safety, but that can be better accomplished at one site instead of continuing the current practice of on-site storage. The Yucca Mountain project is an important component in a solid energy policy which ensures energy and environmental equity for all Americans. Nuclear is America’s largest base-load, emission-free electricity. Minority communities are commonly found in urban areas that require large amounts of electricity for public transportation, hospitals, water treatment facilities and other necessities. We believe that nuclear energy provides important benefits. Our quality of life depends upon electricity that is reliable and affordable – and nuclear is an important part of the mix.”
May 18, 2007