US Nuclear Power 2006: A Renaissance in the Making
This anticipated industry renaissance is the result of a number of factors
including:
- Concerns over climate change;
- Rising cost of fossil fuels; and
- Growing global demand for power.
Utilis Energy’s study, examines these and other drivers and explores industry
issues and concerns such as:
- The nuclear waste problem;
- Reactor economics and emissions;
- The US Energy Policy Act;
- NRC licensing procedures; and
- Reactor designs under review.
This report has been prepared to offer a timely and in-depth analysis of the
expanding US nuclear energy sector.
Additional Information
US nuclear power is positioned for a return to favor. Several utilities are in
the early stages of developing new nuclear generation facilities and several
advanced designs are in the process of being certified by the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission.
While many hurdles remain, the possibility of new US nuclear capacity is
becoming ever more likely and this source of incremental generation could play a
key role in helping the US meet its energy requirements in the coming decades.
