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New Nuclear Plants
Status of New Nuclear Plants: List of proposed nuclear plants in the U.S. State Legislation and Resolutions Supporting New Nuclear Plants: Information on state and local legislation, resolutions and regulations related to construction of new nuclear plants in the United States. New Plant Licensing: The NRC has established an efficient new process for licensing nuclear power plants, giving the public opportunities for early participation and ensuring that safety is foremost throughout the process. Policies That Support New Nuclear Power Plant Development: This fact sheet outlines the various policies that support new nuclear power plant development, including the Energy Policy Act of 2005 Loan Guarantee Program. |
Economics of Nuclear Power
The Cost of New Generating Capacity in Perspective: This paper provides a survey of cost information for new nuclear and coal-based generating capacity and summarizes recent analyses of the comparative economics of new electric generating capacity. Economic Benefits Reports: Studies by the Nuclear Energy Institute on the economic benefits a nuclear plant brings communities. "New Nuclear Plants: An Engine for Job Creation, Economic Growth" (white paper, January 2009) |
Federal Incentives for New Nuclear Power
Highlights of Nuclear Energy Provisions in Energy Policy Act of 2005: This fact sheet provides highlights of the provisions in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 relevant to the nuclear energy industry. Analysis of Federal Expenditures for Energy Development: This report studies federal energy incentives over the last five decades and shows that the common perception that federal energy incentives have favored nuclear energy at the expense of renewable energy such as wind and solar is not supported by the findings. |
Infrastructure / Supply Chain for New Nuclear Plants
Job Creation in the Nuclear Renaissance (pdf): A Clean and Safe Energy (CASE) Coalition study on the economic opportunities new nuclear plants can provide for the U.S. Table on World Nuclear Power Reactors by Country: A table listing the number of operating, under construction, planned and proposed nuclear power reactors by country. |
Used Fuel Management
Policy brief: The nuclear industry's position on managing used nuclear fuel. Frequently asked questions: Questions and answers on Yucca Mountain and used nuclear fuel management. |
Analysis and Reports
Publications and Papers
Topical information papers and other publications, including Economic Benefits Studies.
NEI Financial Briefings
Presentations from the annual NEI event in New York and other briefings throughout the year, including slides and notes.
Recent News
Summary of current events and news items.



