Newsroom Archive

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.

Innovation will be vital to reducing carbon emissions and solving our climate crisis. The brightest minds in nuclear energy have taken this to heart. X-energy LLC is one of these innovators and its Xe-100 reactor is a leading example of the next generation of nuclear.

As we prepare to see our families this holiday season, either in person or via Zoom, there’s one conversation topic that may arise: our changing climate. Enter: Nuclear energy.

The climate crisis is global; it needs international solutions. Cooperation between the U.S. and Canada will benefit everyone.