Repowering closing coal plants with advanced nuclear represents both an opportunity and a challenge. In the previous blog post of this series, Momentum Grows to Repower Retiring Coal Plants with Nuclear, we detailed the tangible economic and energy reliability benefits of coal-to-nuclear projects. Delivered effectively, they can ensure the preservation of jobs, revitalize communities, and provide...
Author: Bipartisan Policy Center
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Permitting Speeds Up, but 61% of Reviews Are Still Late
On the first day of his second term in office, President Donald Trump issued a series of executive orders that included several provisions aimed at accelerating the federal permitting process. While the long-term impacts of these policies remain to be seen, it is valuable to assess the current landscape. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) recently...
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Momentum Grows to Repower Retiring Coal Plants with Nuclear
Growing energy demand, advances in reactor technology, and recent legislative and regulatory progress are fueling rising interest in nuclear energy. This momentum could open the door to repowering retiring coal plants with nuclear—an approach that could boost local economies while providing the grid with clean reliable energy, as outlined in BPC’s 2023 report, Can Advanced Nuclear...