NEI Congratulates Trump and Pence on Election Victory

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The following is a statement on the results of the U.S. presidential election by Maria Korsnick, the Nuclear Energy Institute’s incoming president and chief executive officer.

“The nuclear energy industry congratulates Donald Trump and Gov. Mike Pence on their election to president and vice president. With the election over, the country can focus on moving forward on public policy initiatives beneficial to all Americans.
“During the campaign, Mr. Trump spoke out on the need to build more nuclear plants and expand the nation’s overall energy supply. As a successful real estate developer, he understands the pressing need for reliable sources of electricity as the foundation for economic growth that brings significant overall economic benefits.
“Despite a tepid economy, the Department of Energy forecasts a 23 percent growth in electricity demand by 2040, the equivalent of more than 200 large power plants. Couple this with Mr. Trump’s all-in approach to energy and it’s apparent that the low-carbon, reliable electricity that nuclear energy facilities provide must continue to be a key part of the nation’s energy portfolio.
“Throughout the presidential campaign nuclear energy was a bipartisan issue and one of the few areas of general agreement between the candidates. Additionally, public polling shows that the importance of nuclear energy to this nation’s energy mix is one thing voters could agree on, irrespective of their candidate preference.
“We encourage President-elect Trump to continue advancing his support for nuclear energy to maintain our nation’s leadership in nuclear technology and its indispensable role in our critical energy infrastructure and environmental interests.”

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