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A comment letter submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Fuel Working Group with recommendations which will help the U.S. maintain its leadership in the development and operation of civilian nuclear energy facilities, ensure ready access to a robust fuel supply chain, and facilitate U.S. innovation by removing barriers to commercializing additional peaceful uses of nuclear energy here and abroad.
In an unprecedented show of force, a growing and diverse group is standing behind nuclear as a key piece of the climate solution. These groups include Google, UN IPCC and the Union of Concerned Scientists.
In July 2019, NEI and IBEW wrote a letter to Chairman Tonko and Ranking Member Shimkus of the Subcommittee on Environment & Climate Change on nuclear energy,
The urgency to rapidly reduce carbon emissions is growing each day. In response, important voices and organizations focused on climate change have come to a clear consensus that nuclear energy is essential for timely decarbonization. Their recent analyses show that nuclear energy must be preserved to enable policymakers to curb emissions.
In June 2019, Maria Korsnick testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on Storage of Nuclear Waste and the Nuclear Waste Administration Act.
On June 13, 2019, Maria testified before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change on the disposal of used fuel.
In June 2019, Maria testified before the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee on the value of Ohio's nuclear plants.
In a recent report, the Global Nexus Initiative concluded that the three main advanced reactor technology types can be safeguarded by the International Atomic Energy Agency to prevent proliferation.
More of our nation’s top security experts are recognizing nuclear energy as a cornerstone of national security. Why? It ensures geopolitical leadership abroad, offers the U.S. a resilient grid without carbon emissions and supports our national defense.
More nuclear plants are seeking to help build a carbon-free future by having their operating licenses extended to keep providing reliable, clean energy for another 20 years. If we want to protect the climate and power our way of life, America’s nuclear reactors need to be a part of the solution.
Roadmap for Regulatory Acceptance of Advanced Manufacturing Methods in the Nuclear Energy Industry
In April 2019, Maria testified before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources in the United States Senate on the value of the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act (NELA).