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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report last week detailing used fuel options for the United States as reviewed by the Department of Energy (DOE) titled, “NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE OPTIONS: DOE Needs to Enhance Planning for Technology Assessment and Collaboration with Industry and Other...

Yesterday we saw another very solid well reasoned and powerful op-ed from former administrator of the EPA, Christine Todd Whitman. And we applaud the argument that it isn’t “nuclear vs. renewables” but that nuclear energy provides a crucial compliment to renewable energy sources as...

The Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) on America’s Nuclear Future held its latest public meeting in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 20 to solicit comments on its draft recommendations for managing the nation’s nuclear waste. Over the past month, the BRC has held meetings at locations around the country to receive...

We’re watching the good discussions from political and business leaders coming from the “Governor’s Conference on Energy” in Virginia… good to see former EPA head Christine Todd Whitman’s voice on how nuclear is “extremely safe” and the “most important”...

Brian Wang highlights on his blog a petition supporting nuclear power that is being submitted through the White House’s “We the People” program. This government initiative provides U.S. citizens a means to petition the government. The pro-nuclear petition needs 5,000 signatures by 10/23 to be accepted...

Being defined by one’s actions instead of just words can be a daunting reality, but modern nuclear reactor facilities and designs unabashedly confirm the U.S. nuclear industry’s commitment and culture focused on safety. This commitment created an astounding statistic: From the day President Eisenhower...

As the Obama Administration looks to help jumpstart job creation across the United States, it should look no farther than the nuclear energy sector. Nuclear energy already plays an important role in the U.S. economy, producing 20 percent of the nation’s electricity and employing some 120,000 hardworking...

The independent U.S. nuclear regulator has issued its quarterly report on its inspection of construction activities at the Mixed Oxide (MOX) Fuel Fabrication Facility. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) report of inspections that took place from the beginning of April through the end of June concluded...

Safety First in U.S. Nuclear Plants With digital technology at the helm of many industries such as aviation, automotive and navy nuclear, the U.S. commercial nuclear fleet is embracing digital technology to improve safety, reliability and plant availability. With significant installations in Europe and...

Progress can be a matter of perspective, but in the months since an extreme earthquake and tsunami struck the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plants, the U.S. nuclear industry has clearly made many significant advancements: Began examining every single one of the 104 American nuclear power plants, confirming...

We noted with interest this recent poll on the U.S. attitudes on nuclear power: A June survey of private and public sector public policy elites in energy policy shows that the Fukushima nuclear accident has had little effect on the level of support for nuclear power in the United Sates. The survey, conducted...

Worth highlighting: Leaders of some of the world’s top electricity companies met this past week and released a New York Summit Statement on energy and the ongoing need for nuclear power: Today the 13 Chairmen of the Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership met to discuss the need for clean energy...

By Laura Clise, Director of Sustainable Development and Continuous Improvement, AREVA To take the pulse of the Future of Nuclear Energy following the nuclear crisis in Fukushima, the Johns Hopkins University School for Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Center for Transatlantic Relations and the Atlantic...

During an interview on NPR today, “Chu Hopes Kids Will Encourage Families to Go Green,” Energy Secretary Steven Chu shared about energy and increasing efficiency in the United States. The title of the six minute segment may be somewhat incomplete as the conversation also focused on the context for nuclear...

From EnergyBiz Insider, we liked seeing this article on the pressing need for new nuclear construction and a continued Governmental role to maintain momentum in this crucial energy space for the country. Here are snippets: Nuclear developers and some utility companies are imploring the American government...

As part of the Council on Foreign Relations’ CEO Speaker Series, AREVA CEO Anne Lauvergeon addressed the organization today on ‘A Future Vision for Energy.’ She offered “her perspective on how to satisfy growing global energy needs while decreasing carbon dioxide emissions, protecting natural resources...

Great article by Gwyneth Cravens at Bloomberg Businessweek, starting to address the true lessons to learn from Fukushima: The technical community will review the Japanese nuclear crisis and recommend improvements. Although the reactors properly shut down with the first jolt, the cascade of difficulties...

Here is a good article in the Atlantic on DC’s reaction so far to the Japanese crisis and the larger issues around nuclear power support. They begin with the current state of things in the capitol: When something big happens, Washington tends to react impulsively. Whether or not it’s helpful...

Over on NPR there is some rational thinking from Foreign Policy with one clear message: “The case for nuclear power remains strong.” In a piece from James M. Acton, associate in Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment of International Peace, he discusses why nuclear energy is still a safe, rational...

We agree with Matthew Stepp over at Energy Collective and his thoughtful response to the questions swirling about nuclear energy in America. His three reasons clearly outline a positive, safe energy future for the U.S. “Without a doubt, we should question whether currently operating nuclear reactors...

Discussing the tenants of the nuclear industry, AREVA North America CEO Jacques Besnainou appeared on CNBC to share how safety in the central concern of the industry for today and in the future. He also shared his industry expertise on Bloomberg earlier this morning. ...read more

We are continuing to monitor the situation in Japan in the wake of the earthquake. For reliable information regarding the nuclear plants affected please contact the Nuclear Energy Insitute at www.nei.org. Other good sources include the World Nuclear Association at www.world-nuclear.org or International...

While AREVA works diligently with U.S. regulators to ensure that the EPR™ reactor meets – and exceeds—all of the standards to bring this Generations III+ reactor to the American market, the process in the United Kingdom is also moving along swimmingly. According to a recent article in Nuclear Engineering...

As we have been covering issues surrounding the proposed 2011 Federal budget, there is great information in this latest poll: The survey found that 79 percent of respondents agree that, “to jump-start investment and maintain U.S. competitiveness, the federal government should provide guarantees backing...

Although the new proposed Federal budget is clearly only at it’s earliest stages of formation, we were pleased to see that in the President’s proposal funding for nuclear development is seen as a key priority. As noted at GigaOM: “The government wants to promote nuclear power in a big...