Weinstein: Nuclear should be part of renewables strategy

Nuclear energy becoming more vital than ever

Nuclear energy is needed now more than ever due to its reliability and the adoption of low-carbon energy goals, writes Maguire Energy Institute Associate Director Bernard Weinstein. While energy demand should grow at a slower rate in coming years, renewables aren't prepared to provide the bulk of the nation's electricity. "Considering as well new EPA regulations that will likely accelerate the demise of coal-fired power plants, the value proposition for nuclear energy is stronger than ever," Weinstein writes.

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