The Inflation Reduction Act
Wide-reaching law touching on myriad sectors and sources of emissions, and, according to most estimates, makes the goal of reducing economy-wide emissions 40% over 2005 levels by 2030 attainable.
LPDD Recommendation: “Congress should implement new policies to encourage licensees to make the potentially substantial investments necessary to refurbish or replace equipment in existing nuclear plants.”
LPDD Recommendation: “Congress should continue and increase funding to DOE and NRC to support research and licensing and regulatory process improvements to reduce the technical, economic, and regulatory uncertainty associated with operation beyond 60 years.”