Washington, D.C.—Statement from Maria Korsnick, president and chief executive officer of Nuclear Energy Institute:
"We commend the Biden Administration for taking this important step in creating a hydrogen economy. We are thrilled to see nuclear energy included in these hydrogen hub announcements. By integrating the 24/7/365 supply of clean energy that nuclear power offers, the Administration underscores its commitment to a hydrogen future powered by reliable and carbon-free energy.
This represents a pivotal starting point for the nuclear energy industry’s integral role in achieving our clean hydrogen goals. With 93 existing nuclear reactors already responsible for nearly half of the nation’s carbon-free electricity, the potential for nuclear energy to shape our clean hydrogen future is immense. For instance, just ten of our existing reactors could produce approximately 1.5 million tons of clean hydrogen annually, equivalent to 15% of the total clean hydrogen required in the United States by 2030 to put us on track for net-zero by 2050. A clean hydrogen future is going to need nuclear. Continued investments in both our current and future nuclear fleet are essential to harness nuclear’s potential to significantly advance clean hydrogen objectives.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all those awarded in the Administration’s hydrogen hub funding and are confident that these selections will position the nuclear energy industry as a key player in achieving our clean hydrogen goals, propelling us further towards a clean energy future. We look forward to creating thousands of clean-energy jobs in the construction of these facilities and hydrogen production."
