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Laying the Foundation for New and Advanced Nuclear Reactors in the United States

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Nuclear reactors can provide low-carbon energy, and advanced nuclear technologies could play an important role in moving the United States towards a zero-carbon future. Next-generation nuclear reactors have the potential to be smaller, safer, less expensive to build, and better integrated with the modern grid. However, the technical, economic, and regulatory outlook for these technologies remains uncertain. This study will assess the future of new and advanced nuclear reactor technologies and identify the opportunities and barriers to commercialization.

This study operates in parallel with a congressionally mandated study on the fuel cycle and waste aspects of these advanced reactor designs.

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Events

Pathways for New Nuclear Development: A Workshop

  • January 29 - 30, 2025
  • Workshop
  • Past

The recent completion of Plant Vogtle, the largest nuclear energy plant in the United States, has sparked new opportunities for building next-generation nuclear reactors to produce reliable, clean ene...

Laying the Foundation for New and Advanced Nuclear Reactors in the United States: Report Release Webinar

  • April 27, 2023
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

The world confronts an existential challenge in responding to climate change, resulting in an urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors of the economy. Nuclear power provides a s...

Laying the Foundation for New and Advanced Nuclear Reactors in the United States: Army Energy and Sustainability Open Session

  • February 15, 2022
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)
  • Past

In this 60-minute open session, Jack Surash, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Energy and Sustainability) will participate in a Q&A and discussion period with the committee. This virtual meeting...

Laying the Foundation for New and Advanced Nuclear Reactors in the United States: National Reactor Innovation Center Open Session

  • November 15, 2021
  • 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM (EST)
  • Webinar
  • Past

In this 75-minute open session, Ashley Finan, Director of the National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) will present a brief overview of NRIC activities for the first 15-20 minutes, and the remainder...
Meetings

Pathways for New Nuclear Development: Workshop Planning Meeting #4

  • January 13, 2025
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Pathways for New Nuclear Development: Workshop Planning Meeting #3

  • December 12, 2024
  • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Pathways for New Nuclear Development: Workshop Planning Meeting #2

  • November 15, 2024
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Pathways for New Nuclear Development: Workshop Planning Meeting #1

  • October 31, 2024
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

During this meeting, the planning committee for the Pathways for New Nuclear Development Workshop will convene for the first time. The planning committee members will introduce themselves, discuss bia...

Laying the Foundation for New and Advanced Nuclear Reactors in the United States Meeting 14

  • August 24 - 25, 2022
  • Closed
  • Past

Nuclear reactors can provide low-carbon energy, and advanced nuclear technologies could play an important role in moving the United States towards a zero-carbon future. Next-generation nuclear reactor...
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