Rep. Luria's Nuclear Energy Leadership Act Gains Support From House Select Committee on Climate Crisis
"As an engineer who operated nuclear reactors on aircraft carriers, I know that investing in the civilian nuclear energy industry is vital not only for the advancement of clean, carbon-free energy alternatives, but is also critical for our national security interests," said
Most recently, the two test reactors included in NELA were successfully funded in last year's appropriations bill. Currently, NELA has seven key sections designed to jumpstart innovation in advanced nuclear energy:
* Establishing a nationwide strategy for nuclear science and engineering research and development
* Providing for at least two advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects, to be completed by the end of 2025
* Revising federal energy contracting authority so the government can enter into Power Purchase Agreements for up to 40 years, better reflecting the length of time that nuclear power offers a return on investment
* Starting a pilot program for a long-term nuclear Power Purchase Agreement featuring breakthrough, first-of-its-kind nuclear technology
* Requiring the
* Creating a program to begin supplying reactors with High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel, which will be needed for many advanced reactor designs
* Establishing a University Nuclear Leadership Program to provide scholarships and funding for students pursuing studies in nuclear science.
Last summer,
Link to the full report can be found here https://climatecrisis.house.gov/report.
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