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As many of the United States’ nuclear power plants approach the expiration of their licensing periods in the next 20 years, SLRs must be granted to ensure that the environmental and security benefits gained from nuclear are preserved and furthered.

Around the world, perhaps the best predictor of health, nutrition, prosperity, education and upward mobility is reliable access to electricity.

Innovation can mean challenging old assumptions. When it comes to nuclear energy, one assumption ripe for rethinking is about size.

On May 14, the U.S. Department of Energy issued a funding opportunity announcement for the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. This program will create partnerships between DOE and private industry and provide funding to develop and build advanced reactors.

Nuclear energy keeps pollutants out of the air and supplies carbon-free electricity, but at times of crisis, like this pandemic, it can do more. Here are three nuclear-related technologies now playing a role in fighting COVID-19.

As this week marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, it’s worth looking at the effect COVID-19 has had on the environment.

Even in the midst of a crisis, our work on behalf of the industry continues. Now is the time of year when we get data about how the energy sector performed the previous year. As we always do, NEI has compiled stats for the nuclear industry in the newest edition of Nuclear by the Numbers.

With many of the nation’s schools closed due to COVID-19, students are now relying on online instruction or homeschooling. Check out these resources to teach your students about our nation’s number one source of carbon-free energy.

Why would anybody refuel a nuclear reactor during a pandemic? Because electricity from nuclear energy is a key tool in our national recovery.

NEI has developed a coronavirus response page that details the industry’s response to COVID-19 and provides resources for media, members and other stakeholders.

At a time when so many people are in need, companies across all sectors – including those in the nuclear industry – are taking actions to lessen the impact of COVID-19's spread.

NEI President and Chief Executive Officer Maria Korsnick details how the nuclear industry has responded to COVID-19.