The US Department of Energy’s office of nuclear energy has launched a $6bn programme aimed at preserving the existing US fleet of nuclear power reactors.
Established under the bipartisan infrastructure law, the civil nuclear credit programme will allow owners and operators of commercial nuclear power reactors at economic risk of shutting down to apply for credits via a sealed bid process.
The DOE has now published a notice of intent (NOI) and request for information (RFI) on the implementation of the nuclear credit progamme.
Established under the bipartisan infrastructure law, the civil nuclear credit programme will allow owners and operators of commercial nuclear power reactors at economic risk of shutting down to apply for credits via a sealed bid process.
The DOE has now published a notice of intent (NOI) and request for information (RFI) on the implementation of the nuclear credit progamme.
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