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The Atomic Energy Advancement Act: Preparing the Way for Advanced Nuclear Power Plants  

Cresforum

Introduction One of the main messages coming out of the recent COP28 meetings in the UAE concerns the role that nuclear power can play in the future of clean energy development around the world. The hope is that this encourages international financial institutions to include nuclear energy in loans for energy projects.

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Low-carbon power is expected to bend the emissions curve

A Greener Life

By Anders Lorenzen Analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that the rise in renewable energy technologies such as solar and wind as well as nuclear energy is to dominate the growth in global power supply over the course of the next three years. This will curb the emissions impact of greater energy use.

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Pennsylvania’s Electric Grid Is Dependent On One Fuel To Generate 59% Of Our Electricity; Market Moving To Renewables + Storage

PA Environment Daily

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% from other sources. Read more here. Energy Information Administration.

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Proposed Regulations for Direct Pay Under the Inflation Reduction Act: Guidelines for Cities

Law Columbia

Eligible Tax Credits : The tax credits for which a local government may elect to receive direct payment are as follows (numbers are references to the applicable Internal Revenue Code provisions): 30C (alternative fuel refueling property) : up to a 30% tax credit for cost of natural gas, propane, hydrogen, electricity, E85, or diesel fuel blend vehicle (..)

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Analysis: Is hydrogen the new oil?

A Greener Life

Japan, a long-time supporter of nuclear power, now has serious hydrogen ambitions. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be powered by hydrogen. The Tokyo Olympics will be powered by a fuel with ambition – hydrogen. Hydrogen could power trucks, ships and planes and be used to produce everything from cement to steel and fertiliser.

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Analysis: G7: old pledges rehashed

A Greener Life

For instance, the leaders of the G7 countries pledged to deliver finally on a long overdue promise to deliver $100 billion each year until 2025 to poorer countries to adapt to the impact of climate change. Old pledges dressed up as new ambition. But only two of the countries were willing to pledge more cash.

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Nuclear Plant Closures And Renewables Increase Electricity Prices & Unreliability, Testifies Michael Shellenberger to U.S. Senate

Environmental Progress

4] Meanwhile, many experts see in recent trends an inevitable transition away from coal and nuclear power plants, designed to function as baseload capacity, toward variable renewable energy sources with just-in-time natural gas back-up. gigawatts of highly-reliable, low-cost, and low-carbon power. [49] 5] The U.S.