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DOE Tests a New State-Led Path for America’s Nuclear Waste Stalemate
Key Takeaways
- DOE is promoting “nuclear lifecycle innovation campuses” as a state-led path for handling spent nuclear fuel.
- The US still has an estimated 95,000 metric tons of spent nuclear fuel after decades of failed disposal efforts.
- Utilities such as Southern California Edison say unresolved fuel storage continues to delay decommissioning and add costs.
- The proposal could influence how credible a large US nuclear expansion looks over the next two decades.
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DT Editorial Team··via utilitydive.com