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NEI Members Sign 24/7 Carbon Free Energy Compact at COP 27

Today at COP27, members of NEI signed on to the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact, dedicated providing the support, tools and partners that organizations need to meet their full electricity demand with carbon-free resources—every hour, every day, everywhere.

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California Passes Bill to Extend the Operation of Diablo Canyon

The following statement on California's decision to extend the operation of Diablo Canyon Power Plant can be attributed to Maria Korsnick, president and chief executive officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute: “California's passage of the Senate Bill 846 underscores nuclear's essential role in achieving a reliable, affordable and carbon-free energy transition."

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House Passes Landmark Clean Energy Bill, Emphasizing Nuclear's Importance

In a historic vote, the House passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including the vital provisions for clean energy sources like nuclear. The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. The following statement can be attributed to Maria Korsnick, president and chief executive officer at the Nuclear Energy Institute.

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NEI CEO Maria Korsnick on the Proposed Inflation Reduction Act

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer reached an agreement on the latest reconciliation bill entitled Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The following statement can be attributed to Maria Korsnick, president and CEO at the Nuclear Energy Institute:

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U.S. Senate Confirms Two NRC Commissioners

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Annie Caputo and Bradley Crowell to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This returns the Commission to a full slate of five members.

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EU Taxonomy to Include Nuclear Energy, Recognizing its Role in Global Decarbonization

In a majority vote, Parliament has ruled to keep nuclear energy in the Complementary Delegated Act for the EU Taxonomy.

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US Senate Confirms Dr. Kathryn Huff for Asst. Sec. of Energy, DOE’s Office of Nuclear

United States Senate confirmed Dr. Kathryn Huff to be assistant secretary of energy at DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy.

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IPCC Report Finds Key Role for Nuclear in Climate Change Mitigation

The IPCC Working Group III report joins a growing list of studies underscoring the essential role nuclear energy will play alongside growing shares of wind, solar, and energy storage.

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NEI Statement on Events in Ukraine

We are following the tragic events taking place in Ukraine following the Russian invasion, and our hearts are with the Ukrainian people.

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West Virginia Lifts Decades-Long Ban on New Nuclear Builds

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