Washington, D.C.—Congress passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill. The following statement can be attributed to Maria Korsnick, president and chief executive officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute:
“The passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill demonstrates our nation’s commitment to its largest source of carbon-free energy and the vital role nuclear energy will play in our energy transition alongside wind and solar. As the urgency to decarbonize grows, the next generation of nuclear reactors is essential to reaching our ambitious climate goals. Through continued support for nuclear energy innovation and funding of the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, Congress has signaled its commitment to accelerating the deployment of innovative reactor technologies over the next decade while bolstering US technological leadership globally.
“Nuclear energy will play a crucial role in our energy transition beyond our electricity grid. Establishing a demonstration program for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs will advance efforts by the industry to decarbonize the industrial, transportation and even agricultural sectors. Through the utilization of our existing nuclear facilities and the next generation of reactors, nuclear energy can serve as a cost-effective, reliable source for large-scale, carbon-free hydrogen production.
“We thank the House and Senate for their bipartisan leadership on the bill and look forward to carrying this momentum forward to ensure nuclear energy plays a pivotal role in our energy future.”
