Nuclear Matters indicated that 2022 was an outstanding year for nuclear energy. The anticipation of a nuclear energy renaissance far surpassed expectations, with advocates, communities and legislators fueling increased support for this carbon-free electricity source. Let’s recap some of this year’s nuclear-powered progress.
From the historic passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the introduction of pro-nuclear legislation at the state level, to nuclear energy’s prominent position on the global stage during COP27 conversations and other exciting milestones for advanced nuclear technologies, the forward momentum for our nation’s largest source of carbon-free energy in 2022 was nothing short of extraordinary. But the work doesn’t stop there. Maintaining this momentum into 2023 is critical to ensuring continued industry innovation and advancing our nation’s cleaner energy future – because as we know, there is no net-zero future without the support of nuclear carbon-free power.
So, what’s next? We encourage you to join NM next year as we support next-generation projects across the country, as more states increasingly explore policy options for elevating and deploying advanced nuclear energy.
Now, keep reading for this month’s nuclear energy news and industry updates!