ACTION ALERT Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act

ACTION ALERT Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act Nuclear energy is an American invention: developed in Department of Energy labs by talented researchers, it powers electric grids, sterilizes blood donations, and keeps your smoke alarm running. However, without support and investment, America risks losing its position as the global nuclear technology leader. The Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act (H.R.4048), introduced November 19th in Congress, directs the Department of Energy to prioritize its research and development infrastructure on capabilities to enable the private sector to develop advanced reactor technologies—technologies that can yield less waste, engender higher thermal efficiency, and enhance resistance to proliferation. The bill provides a clear pathway for private investment in prototype development in DOE labs. Twenty members of Congress have already cosponsored the bill. If your member of Congress is not already cosponsoring the bill (view cosponsors here), call or email your representative today and ask them to cosponsor the Nuclear Energy Innovation Act!   Key points to emphasize: Nuclear innovation keeps America technologically superior and maintains our global leadership position in nuclear science. Nuclear power is America’s largest low-carbon energy source, providing close to 60% of our low-carbon power. The benefits of nuclear innovation are not limited to the power sector; space exploration, medical applications, and national security all rely on nuclear technology that requires time, expense, and talent to develop.

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