USNIC Statement on the Death of Former NRC Commissioner Peter Lyons
Sadly, the world lost a splendid man and a wonderful friend of nuclear late last week. Pete Lyons, former NRC commissioner, long-time energy staffer to U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, […]
USNIC Letter of Support for the Energy Sector Innovation Credit (ESIC) Act
On behalf of the United States Nuclear Industry Council (USNIC) I commend the approach taken to expand clean energy as set forth in your discussion draft of the Energy Sector […]
McHenry, Hill Introduce Bill to Finance Nuclear Energy at the World Bank and Other International Lenders
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), lead Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, and Congressman French Hill (AR-02), lead Republican on the Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary […]
House E&C Leaders Introduce The Clean Future Act
House Democrats introduced today (3/2/21) their Clean Future Act, which contains a Clean Energy Standard. A previous discussion draft of this bill was circulated last year, but it was never […]
Senate Confirms Jennifer Granholm as Biden’s Energy Secretary
The Senate confirmed President Biden’s pick for energy secretary Jennifer Granholm in a 64-35 vote Thursday afternoon. “We congratulate Gov Granholm on her confirmation as secretary of energy, and look […]
DOC’s SMR PPP Newsletter
Recent Developments Domestic: 2/15/21 – Greentech Media: SMR developers seek standardized regulations Developers of small modular reactors are urging nuclear regulators in the US, Canada and other countries to harmonize […]
NRC Advanced Reactor Program Status
The paper informs the Commission about the progress and the path forward on its advanced reactor licensing and readiness activities such as the resolution of key technology-inclusive policy issues, development […]
DOE Welcomes Additional Biden-Harris Appointees
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced additional Biden-Harris Administration appointees joining the DOE team to deliver on President Biden’s climate priorities and create a clean energy future for […]
DOC’s SMR PPP Newsletter
Recent Developments Domestic: 1/28/21 – Yellowstone Public Radio: Montana’s Colstrip coal plant could change to nuclear Montana lawmakers are considering a feasibility study for transitioning the state’s Colstrip coal-fired power […]
Energy Committee Sends Secretary Of Energy Nominee To Senate Floor With Bipartisan Vote
“As I said at Governor Granholm’s hearing last week, I believe she is extremely well qualified to lead the Department of Energy and I strongly support her nomination. She has […]