As the U.S. energy industry moves further from coal as a resource, many options have arisen as replacements, but a new report from the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), backs nuclear repowering.
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Constellation recently filed a license renewal application for its Dresden Clean Energy Center in Morris, Illinois, to extend the nuclear facility’s operating life another 20 years.
“Extending the operating licenses of the nation’s nuclear fleet for an additional 20 years will add more clea... Read More »
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently advised the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to plan for climate change risks so it can address any gaps identified in its processes.Â
The recommendations followed a review of the climate resilience of energy infrastructure, which focused on... Read More »
In a recently submitted letter of intent, PSEG Nuclear, LLC notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that it intends to pursue subsequent license renewal for three nuclear plants in southern New Jersey: Salem Generating Station Units 1 and 2, and Hope Creek Generating Station.
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As a loan guarantee for Holtec Palisades, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that its Loan Programs Office (LPO) agreed to a conditional commitment of up to $1.52 billion to Holtec Palisades to finance the restoration of its Michigan nuclear power plant.
That plant is an 800 MW station... Read More »
Although the United States has gone hot and cold with nuclear power over the years, a new Nuclear Feasibility Study presented to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) this week touted its potential capabilities for the clean energy transition, but with significant concerns.
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Constellation Energy issued the nation’s first corporate green bond that can be used to finance nuclear energy projects.
Proceeds from the $900 million, 30-year term offering will be used for investments such as maintenance, expansion, and life extensions of its nuclear power generation.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted rules this week to require public companies to disclose certain climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports.
The rule was first proposed two years ago in March 2022 and has been amended since then in response to publ... Read More »
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing a rule to establish a licensing process for advanced commercial nuclear power plants.
The proposed rule, which will be published in the Federal Register in about six months, is the first regulatory framework developed for advanced technologies ... Read More »
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) released a new tool that provides an overview of advanced nuclear activities and partnerships organized by state government entities.
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