Challenges Facing the Nuclear Power Industry

Renee Olson

ISBN 10: 1634836189 / ISBN 13: 9781634836180

Published by Nova Science Publishers Inc Okt 2015, 2015

Neuware - The nuclear industry is in a state of flux. Proclamations of a nuclear renaissance have given way to predictions of the industry's ultimate decline, and now, in the face of new carbon emissions regulation, renewed optimism for the future. Yet, nuclear plants are currently at-risk due to electricity market design issues and competition with low priced natural gas. This book attempts to provide clarity to the potential outlook for the nuclear industry by examining the factors that influence it. It includes an analysis of recent trends affecting nuclear power generation while focusing on the specific potential impact of the EPA's proposed Clean Power Program on nuclear power. Seller Inventory # 9781634836180

Synopsis:

The nuclear industry is in a state of flux. Proclamations of a nuclear renaissance have given way to predictions of the industry's ultimate decline, and now, in the face of new carbon emissions regulation, renewed optimism for the future. Yet, nuclear plants are currently at-risk due to electricity market design issues and competition with low priced natural gas. This book attempts to provide clarity to the potential outlook for the nuclear industry by examining the factors that influence it. It includes an analysis of recent trends affecting nuclear power generation while focusing on the specific potential impact of the EPA's proposed Clean Power Program on nuclear power.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Challenges Facing the Nuclear Power Industry
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc Okt 2015
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu