ANS - American Nuclear Society

08/02/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/02/2024 06:02

Subsequent license renewal critical to meeting U.S. climate goals

Doug Lawrence

As the United States intensifies its efforts to combat climate change and transition to a low-carbon energy future, the role of nuclear energy has never been more critical.

One key strategy in this transition is the subsequent license renewal (SLR) of our existing nuclear power plants, allowing them to operate for up to 80 years. This extension brings several significant benefits.

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