The Nuclear Energy Institute’s annual briefing on nuclear power plant performance and key issues facing the U.S. nuclear energy industry was held Thursday, February 12, 2009 in New York. Topics included: a review of the industry’s 2008 operating performance; an update on progress and expectations for new nuclear plant construction; understanding and managing the financial risks for new plant construction, and challenges ahead.
February 12, 2009
Radio advertisement featuring Mark Ayers, the President of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, on the economic benefits of new nuclear plants.
January 29, 2009
This report discusses the improving short- and long-term outlook for nuclear energy in the United States.
October 31, 2007
This fact sheet details the infrastructure challenges that the nuclear industry faces as it prepares to build new nuclear plants. It also outlines an NEI study that provides recommendations to minimize the potential constraints on new-plant construction.
October 22, 2009
“Over the next 20 years, the need will increase for affordable and reliable power that does not emit criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases. Nuclear energy is the only proven resource that can accomplish this goal on a large scale.” (p. ES-10)
May 18, 2007
This conference of 74 nations sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development affirmed nuclear energy's contribution to environmental protection and sustainable development. "A vast majority of participants affirmed that nuclear power can make a major contribution to meeting energy needs and sustaining the world's development in the 21st century, for a large number of both developed and developing countries," because "nuclear power does not generate air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions," it "provides competitively priced electricity, . . . contributes to security of supply and to the stability of energy prices," and can produce "potable water and hydrogen."
May 18, 2007
“Over the next 20 years, the need will increase for affordable and reliable power that does not emit criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases. Nuclear energy is the only proven resource that can accomplish this goal on a large scale.” (p. ES-10)
May 18, 2007
Nuclear energy is the low-cost producer of baseload electricity - power that is available 24/7. By providing reliable and affordable electricity, nuclear energy keeps American business competitive and powers job growth.
January 29, 2009