Developing a Regulatory Framework to Facilitate Nuclear Energy Innovation May 19, 2016 In recent years, numerous companies and entities seeking to develop and commercialize advanced nuclear power technologies have emerged in the United States. These technologies, which differ significantly from the conventional light water reactors (LWRs) currently deployed at power plants throughout the country, have

The Future of the U.S.-Korea Civil Nuclear Partnership October 15, 2015 Given the imperative of simultaneously addressing growing global energy needs and climate change, nuclear power will be a necessity rather than an option. In order to meet climate goals, new nuclear build must occur at a pace far greater than what is currently taking

The Role of Nuclear Power in Energy Reliability: U.S. & International Perspectives May 18, 2015 One of the fundamental advantages of nuclear power is its peerless reliability—U.S. nuclear plants have consistently operated at above 90% capacity factor on average over the last several years, and are highly resilient to supply disruptions, weather phenomena, etc. The

KEIA-GABI Briefing on Next Generation Nuclear Energy: Cooperation Between the US and Korea April 16, 2015 According to authoritative studies, nuclear power will be indispensable in meeting the challenges of soaring global energy demand and carbon mitigation. Next generation nuclear technologies, such as the Integral Fast Reactor (IFR), address issues traditionally associated with nuclear power:

FNS-GABI Luncheon Briefing: Progress and Developments in International Nuclear Safety and Regulation July 28, 2014 On July 28th, GABI partnered with the Foundation for Nuclear Studies (FNS) in organizing a Capitol Hill briefing on recent progress and developments in nuclear power safety and regulation.  The briefing featured two very high level figures: Dr. Soon-Heung Chang,

KEIA-GABI Forum on US and International Nuclear Energy Policy: The Role of Nuclear in a Diverse Energy Portfolio February 26, 2014 President Obama’s all-of-the-above energy strategy has prompted firm US support for domestic nuclear energy projects and international collaborations in nuclear power. The administration’s current policy seeks to develop and maintain diversity in energy sources,

FNS-GABI Luncheon Briefing: US Nuclear Exports and 123 Agreements: The Impact on Jobs and the Economy October 25, 2012 Current US policies regarding nuclear energy exports reflect the realities of a bygone era, when the US held a monopoly over nuclear power technology. With the diffusion of nuclear technology and the ever-growing demand for energy

FNS-GABI Luncheon Briefing: 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit: Achievements and Future Challenges April 27, 2012 The Global America Business Institute partnered with the Foundation for Nuclear Studies to organize a luncheon briefing on the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul. This briefing was intended to be a review of the March summit, and featured a