The US Congress has authorized a new bill that supports the development of advanced nuclear power. Billionaire Bill Gates says “I cannot overstate how important this is”.
The bill includes:
- long-term nuclear power purchase agreements
- advanced nuclear reactor research and development goals
- the establishment of a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement pilot
programme a nuclear energy strategic plan- a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source
- advanced nuclear fuel security programmes; and
- a university nuclear leadership programme
Nuclear energy is one of these critical technologies. It’s ideal for dealing with climate change, because it is the only carbon-free, scalable energy source that’s available 24 hours a day.
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) March 28, 2019
I’m thrilled that senators from both sides of the aisle have come together to support advanced nuclear. This is exactly the kind of leadership our country needs to both solve the climate challenge and reassert our leadership in this important industry.
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) March 28, 2019