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The approval of NuScale’s small modular reactor design is not only a monumental milestone for NuScale but is a crucial step for the future of the industry.

Statement from the Nuclear Energy Institute's Maria Korsnick on Exelon Generation's announcement to close Byron and Dresden nuclear stations in 2021.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Barry Worthington, the executive director of the United States Energy Association (USEA).

The Senate voted today to confirm Mark Menezes as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy.

NEI statement on new DFC policy to allow funding of new nuclear energy projects.

When you consider that nuclear energy is America’s largest carbon-free electricity source, it is encouraging the House committee proposes a technology-neutral approach to decarbonization that recognizes nuclear energy’s important role in addressing our climate challenges

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced it will lift its legacy prohibition on funding nuclear energy projects.

The following statement is from Maria Korsnick, president and chief executive officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute on the murder of George Floyd:

Today, the national associations representing the wind, solar, hydropower and battery storage industries released a report/analysis/whatever demonstrating the ability of those carbon-free electricity generation source to power 50% of the grid by 2030

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted 4-0 to approve on May 26 the creation of a more streamlined and predictable licensing pathway for advanced non-light water reactors

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NEI Welcomes Appointments to NRC

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Christopher Hanson to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a term of four years, and the reappointment of David Wright for a five-year term.

Today the U.S. Department of Energy released the Nuclear Fuel Working Group report with recommendations to support the nuclear energy industry.