Nuclear Energy Workshops

June 28, 2016 Although nuclear power generates about 20% of U.S. electricity and almost two-thirds of the country's carbon-free electricity, much of the domestic fleet is under threat of premature closure because current policies and market structures do not...

Although much of the current attention on small modular reactors (SMRs) in the U.S. is focused on light water reactor (LWR) technologies, non-light water based SMR designs are currently being developed that may improve upon the inherent deployability,...

March 28, 2016 The 2016 Nuclear Industry Summit (NIS) will include a final joint statement from the reports from working groups and previous summits, underscoring the important role of the nuclear industry internationally in setting high standards and best...

January 28, 2016 The United States House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has authority over all matters related to energy research, development, and demonstration projects, including commercial applications of energy technology, U.S. Department...

December 08, 2015 The International Trade Administration (ITA) is the lead trade promotion agency of the U.S. Government, with a global network of centers that seek to bolster U.S. export competitiveness through developing international markets, raising...

Moving Forward on Nuclear Waste: Novel Approaches, Solutions, and Considerations November 12, 2015 Both the U.S. and Korea have faced significant issues in achieving progress on spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste management. Although Korea recently...