Public Policy

PP

 

An area of interest in energy policy, and in particular that related to electricity generation and use. Dealing with climate change means that nuclear power needs to be prominent in any successful plan. Yet today nuclear faces challenges from inexpensive natural gas with its increasing market share, and yet obvious issue of greenhouse gas emissions. Understanding the issues that must be addressed to increase the needed share for nuclear electricity, and means for building new plants in the current power market are subjects of study.