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West Virginia passes bill lifting moratorium on nuclear carbon-free power plants in the state.

There has been strong bipartisan support for nuclear energy throughout the 117th Congress.

European Commission’s draft sustainable finance taxonomy regulation makes room for carbon-free nuclear energy.

The United States Energy Association’s 18th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum was held on Jan. 20. The event convenes chief executives from the major trade associations in the energy industry to talk about policy objectives and priorities for the upcoming year. NEI’s President and Chief Executive Officer Maria Korsnick spoke to the audience about nuclear’s role in the race to net zero.

This year, 36 Governors and 6,166 state legislative seats are up for election. Regardless of the election outcome, there will be an opportunity for nuclear advocates to inform and educate the class of new and returning state policymakers on the value of nuclear energy. A large part of this education is sharing the immense progress we’ve seen at the state level over the past twenty years.

Now, areas across the U.S. are facing the closure of coal plants that have economically sustained the surrounding communities. Nuclear energy, which has zero operating emissions, can play a key role in giving these plants a second, carbon-free life, while providing jobs at the same time.

Faced with the ongoing climate crisis, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is proving to be smart not only for people and the planet—but also for profit.

As the new year begins, we’ve identified five big moments to watch for in 2022.

2021 saw a series of inflection points in the nuclear industry, and as calls to combat climate change have increased, nuclear’s role in our clean energy future has become more important than ever.

2021 saw a sea change in support of nuclear energy. Policymakers, developers, investors, and thought leaders from across the U.S. have recognized nuclear power to be a pillar of our energy system and our nation’s decarbonization goals.