Washington, D.C.–Today, President Joseph Biden signed an executive order returning the United States to the Paris Agreement. In response, Maria Korsnick, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute, said the following:
"As the industry association representing our nation’s largest source of carbon-free energy, the Nuclear Energy Institute is committed to working with the federal government, state and local governments, and clean energy advocates to chart a course toward a cleaner, reliable and affordable energy system.
"The U.S. has taken the important step to rejoin the Paris Agreement. NEI looks forward to working with the Biden administration and Congress on the development and implementation of federal policies and legislative proposals needed to meet our national commitments as defined by the agreement. The climate crisis is a global problem and requires a global solution. We are proud to be part of that solution."
