Full Title: Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Global Nuclear Energy Markets
Author(s): Bipartisan Policy Center
Publisher(s): Bipartisan Policy Center
Publication Date: July 1, 2012
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Description (excerpt):
The key question BPC’s Nuclear Initiative asked was: “Beyond urging the federal government to provide appropriate financial support for new nuclear plant construction in the United States, what other conditions are necessary to maintain the continued strength of our domestic industry?” Importantly, we define the industry’s “strength” not only or primarily in terms of domestic growth (i.e., numbers of new plants proposed or under construction), but in terms of technological and operational superiority, a competitive international presence, credible leadership on safety and security, and solutions for defense waste and used nuclear fuel.
We did not set out to develop comprehensive policy recommendations; our aim was to tap the insights of a wide range of experts and stakeholders in probing issues that are of critical, near-term importance to the nuclear industry. This report lays out several strategic goals for maintaining U.S. leadership in nuclear energy domestically and globally. We also discuss key findings from our public event series and identify potential policy levers for achieving these strategic goals.