Newsroom Archive
The new administration has signaled that climate change will be one of their highest priorities, with no move demonstrating that as clearly as President Biden’s decision to rejoin the Paris Agreement. Let’s talk about what the Paris Agreement is and what it means for the pursuit of a carbon-free future.
NEI President and Chief Executive Officer Maria Korsnick’s remarks at the United States Energy Association’s State of the Energy Industry Forum.
What can intrepid startups or carbon-free tech developers do to secure funding and see their solutions deployed in the effort to reduce carbon emissions? To answer this question, NEI’s Monica Trauzzi recently sat down with James Schaefer on an episode of Off the Menu.
We congratulate the Honorable Christopher Hanson on his appointment to serve as Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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 pipeline of advanced nuclear technology, as well as other exciting developments in carbon-free technology, means that meeting the ambitious climate goals of our policymakers is not only possible, but also in our not-too-distant future.
The designers and operators of advanced nuclear reactors will bring with them years of experience in operating the current fleet.
Congress voted to approve appropriations for FY 2021 that includes $1.5 billion for nuclear energy programs.
As we anticipate what 2021 will hold, let’s take a look back at the stories that captivated you the most in 2020.
We welcome the nomination of Governor Jennifer M. Granholm as the incoming Secretary of Energy, where she will play a key role in President-elect Biden’s climate agenda and continue our progress towards a fully decarbonized economy.
While we can’t predict what will happen in 2021, we know that in order to reach our climate goals, we will need to continue investing in the latest energy innovations, while building on the consensus that all carbon-free technologies will be necessary. Here’s how nuclear energy will figure into our urgent need to reduce emissions in the coming year.
With efficiency improvements and power uprates, the U.S. nuclear industry has added the equivalent of 32 new large reactors over the last 30 years. Yes, you read that right.