Bold investments in advanced nuclear energy will further technological innovation, secure US leadership in international nuclear markets, promote high-quality US energy jobs, and support national energy security and electric grid resilience, all while improving environmental health and accelerating US climate action, a report by the California-based Breakthrough Institute says.
The report, Advancing Nuclear Energy: Evaluating Deployment, Investment, and Impact In America’s Clean Energy Future, finds there is a large demand for advanced nuclear provided that policy and political barriers can be overcome.
According to the report, advanced nuclear energy complements and balances variable generation from other clean energy sources including wind and solar to reliably meet US power needs.
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