The nuclear power industry recently received a boost with a bill that allows expansion, but not everyone is on board. President Joe Biden signed the “ADVANCE Act,” which stands for “Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy.” West Virginia Senator Shelly Moore Capito says the measure will help speed up the deployment and licensing of new reactors and fuels.
David Kraft, Director of the Illinois-based Nuclear Energy Information Service, says it’s unfortunate that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has been given the green light to speed up the licensing process.
Supporters said energy demand is expected to grow over the next decade as electric vehicles, data center and AI-related operations all search for a reliable source of power.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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