January 22, 2025

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Nuclear Key to Clean Energy Future, NEI Says
Nuclear energy is not only one component but “key” to the world’s carbon-free future, Nuclear Energy Institute CEO Maria Korsnick said.
Nuclear Power Wants Some Net-zero Love
Nuclear power is often ignored in discussions about getting to net-zero carbon emissions, according to a new coalition, Nuclear Powers Maryland.
Expert Says Nuclear’s Future Lies in Small Reactors
Small, dispersed reactors can forge a quicker path to zero-carbon electricity portfolios, Jessica Lovering told a webinar audience.
NRC OKs NuScale’s Small Modular Reactor Design
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the final safety evaluation report for NuScale Power’s small modular reactor design.
UPDATE: IIF Closes El Paso Electric Purchase
The privately held Infrastructure Investments Fund completed its acquisition of El Paso Electric after a final regulatory check by the NRC.
NRC Outlines Plans to Change Nuke Cyber Oversight
The NRC briefed FERC on its plans to replace its time-intensive inspections of licensees’ cybersecurity plans with a more “risk-informed” approach.
NEI Sees Glass Half Full for Nuclear Industry
Despite record-high capacity factors and reduced operating costs, the U.S. nuclear power industry is threatened by federal and state policies and an "increasingly distorted" energy market, NEI CEO Maria Korsnick said.
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Dems Hit Coal, Nuke Bailout at House Hearing
A senior DOE official told Congress the department has no estimates on the cost of the coal and nuclear power bailout President Trump ordered.
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NRC Staff, Industry Favor Plant Self-Assessments; Others Wary
An NRC official said that his team would likely recommend that the commission replace a portion of its inspections with a self-assessment regime.
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Counterflow — Clunkers Shoot Selves in Foot
Supporters of the DOE NOPR have promoted an insane rush to judgment, according to columnist Steve Huntoon.

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