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Today the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act was introduced to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. This is a statement by Maria Korsnick, president and chief executive officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute.

NEI's President and CEO Maria Korsnick outlines the state of the nuclear industry and the growing positive momentum behind nuclear energy in America.

The Nuclear Energy Institute’s Maria Korsnick joined Secretary Perry and Governor Kemp for the capping of the containment vessel on Vogtle 3. The following is a statement on the historic day from Maria Korsnick, president and chief executive officer of NEI.

Why should a millennial care about nuclear energy? Because it’s a viable solution to many of those big problems we want to tackle.

This week, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced the Keep Powering Pennsylvania Act, which would amend the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard to include nuclear energy—a measure that would compensate nuclear plants for providing more than 93 percent of the state’s carbon-free electricity.

The accident at Three Mile Island 2 nuclear reactor 40 years ago was a cultural touchstone for the nation and a turning point for the industry. And while there were no reported injuries or adverse health effects from the accident, our industry learned crucial lessons from that day and has continued to enhance the safety of our plants year after year.

Last week, the Senate Banking Committee approved President Trump’s four nominees to the Export-Import Bank of the United States. This is a vital step toward restoring the bank to full functionality and boosting the competitiveness of U.S. exports—particularly in the global market for nuclear energy hardware and services.

Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station is a key part of an industry that supports 500 companies and 16,000 jobs in the Pennsylvania. Here are five ways Peach Bottom is at the cutting edge of national trends in nuclear energy.