The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would constitute a historic investment in the U.S. clean energy industry.
If passed, the bill would be the biggest and most significant climate and energy bill ever passed by Congress....more
7/29/2022
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DOE’s revised Guidance potentially expands eligibility for reactors that derive partial revenues from competitive markets and extends the application deadline to September 6, 2022.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has...more
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Committee recently published Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2022-02 requiring licensees to independently verify immigration status for unescorted access authorization.
Licensees with contractor...more
Owners or operators of nuclear reactors that wish to be certified to receive credits under the Civil Nuclear Credit Program should review DOE guidance and plan to submit their applications by July 5, 2022.
The Department...more
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law previously authorized and appropriated $6 billion for fiscal years 2022 – 2026 to establish the Civil Nuclear Credit (CNC) Program to prevent closures of nuclear power plants. Under the CNC,...more
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has reopened the comment period for its natural gas infrastructure policy statements, giving the hydrogen industry a chance to champion policies that could promote hydrogen...more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued proposed rule amendments requiring climate disclosures by public companies.
The SEC’s new climate disclosure rule will require all companies to report Scope 1 and Scope 2...more
3/28/2022
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Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
The Department of Energy has released two Requests for Information soliciting feedback and recommendations on the $9.5 billion-dollar clean hydrogen programs established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The...more
The Department of Energy has released a Notice of Intent/Request for Information describing and soliciting feedback on its proposed plan for implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $6 billion Civil Nuclear Credit...more
The DOE Hydrogen Program presented in detail on nine U.S. regional clean hydrogen clusters identified as a result of its summer Request for Information.
The DOE launched a new “H2 Matchmaker” tool to enable clean hydrogen...more
Volatility in the uranium market must be carefully evaluated to fully understand the risks of potential investment.
Short-term financial disruption may be a leading indicator for future growth, but the history of uranium...more
On August 10, 2021, the U.S. Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) by a bipartisan vote of 69–30. In addition to funding for roads and bridges, the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package establishes a...more
The Senate-passed bill authorizes and appropriates $9.5 billion for clean hydrogen research, development and demonstration programs to be managed by the Secretary of Energy.
The bulk of this funding—$8 billion—is...more
UK Government begins consultation process on a comprehensive plan to achieve a low-carbon hydrogen economy.
While over 30 countries have announced hydrogen roadmaps, the UK Hydrogen Strategy is unique in that it sets out...more
On 9 August 2021 the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency published a Consultation on proposed merchant shipping regulations for nuclear ships.
The proposed regulations cover commercial ships with nuclear propulsion systems....more
European Commission issues first Delegated Act in the much-debated Taxonomy, moving forward with a multi-step approach in determining which activities are classified as sustainable. Nuclear energy, natural gas and...more
4/23/2021
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Taxonomy ,
Transportation Industry
EU’s in-house science body determines that nuclear energy is a sustainable technology under the EU’s green finance rules; ruling has positive impact for government and private sector support for nuclear technologies in the EU...more
Summary of the EO -
On January 12, 2021, former President Trump issued an EO on Promoting Small Modular Reactors for National Defense and Space Exploration. The EO directs the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of...more
2/4/2021
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Trump Administration
The Hydrogen Program Plan establishes a strategic framework to coordinate DOE’s hydrogen research, development and demonstration activities.
The Hydrogen Program Plan affirms DOE’s commitment to developing the technologies...more
Technologies relating to Generation III & IV nuclear reactors have been added to China’s newly updated Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export (the Catalogue). Export of such technology is subject to a...more
On March 13, 2020, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed House Bill 74 (HB 74) into law. After the Governor signed HB 74, it became House Enrolled Act 60....more
On March 10, 2020, the Wyoming legislature passed House Bill 74 (HB 74). If signed into law, HB 74 will allow utilities and other power plant owners to replace retiring coal and natural gas electric generation plants with...more
- DOE will be issuing Demonstration Awards of approximately $80 million to two teams seeking to develop, construct, and demonstrate advanced reactors, as well as two to five Risk Reduction awards worth a total of $30 million...more
Any strategy for the successful deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) must thoroughly consider the current trends affecting the burgeoning market for SMRs....more
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued sanctions designations against Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Minsters of Defense, Energy and Interior pursuant to a new...more