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The 2020s will be the decade of innovations in nuclear energy. The technologies and tools that will enable advanced nuclear reactors to become a reality are being developed now.The U.S. Department of Energy’s Versatile Test Reactor is one of those cutting-edge, specialized tools.

NEI’s Maria Korsnick sat down with Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) on his new podcast “We Hold These Truths” to discuss some of the misconceptions of nuclear energy that come from popular televisions programs such as “The Simpsons” and HBO’s “Chernobyl.”

With the New Hampshire primary upon us and Super Tuesday soon, national attention is turning to the 2020 election. The Democratic candidates all say that it’s time for us to get serious about protecting the climate.

Between the standard cell phone and candy ads at this year’s Super Bowl, you may have noticed a new advertising trend emerging: car companies running commercials for their new plug-in electric vehicle (EV) models. Four different companies—GM, Porsche, Audi and Ford—spent an average of $5.6 million on 30 second spots featuring celebrities or high-speed chases to generate buzz and hopefully persuade Americans to consider going electric.

Innovation in Carbon-Free Energy Will Define the 2020s. Technology solutions are shaping up to play a major role in how we will mitigate the impacts of climate change. And nuclear energy is very much part of this innovation boom.

A renewable portfolio standard is inherently valuable for environmental goals, because it brings more zero-carbon electricity onto the grid. A clean energy standard focuses on a broader goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

On Jan. 9, BlackRock Inc.—a global investment firm that manages nearly $7 trillion dollars in assets—joined an investment pact focused on reducing carbon emissions, Climate Action 100+. With BlackRock’s commitment, Climate Action 100+ represents more than $41 trillion dollars in investments. That’s a lot of capital and another influential name committed to protecting the climate.

2019 was a big year for nuclear energy, from significant bipartisan support for nuclear innovation, to state policy actions, to Congress funding nuclear energy programs at historic levels. Before 2020 gets old enough for us to forget our New Year’s resolutions, let’s take a look at the top stories you read and shared the most in 2019.

In 2020, we can expect to see a great deal of attention on policy proposals to reduce carbon emissions. States and utilities have already begun to map out where we need to go and including nuclear as part of the solution will help to get us there.

Nuclear energy companies that export their technology abroad just achieved a major win with the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank for seven years. Congress approved the authorization as part of H.R. 1865, the Consolidated Domestic and International Assistance Bill of 2020.