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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLike any new gadget, trend or song the latest and greatest are what people talk about. In the energy world, renewable energy has become the hip new item for the last few decades. For most people, wind and solar immediately come to mind, but renewable energy sources have been around for much longer than the last few decades. But, like your Spotify playlist, you never want to leave out the \u201coldies but goodies\u201d \u2014 in the case of renewable energy, that\u2019s hydropower and geothermal. The first hydropower dam was operational in 1882, while the first geothermal power plant came online in 1904. In fact, there are over 200 hydropower plants that have operated since the early 1900s!<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClearPath published a new column this week entitled, The Renewable Oldies but Goodies: Hydropower & Geothermal.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead the column here <\/span><\/strong><\/a>
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\"\"<\/b>Modernizing NRC\u2019s Regulatory Framework For Advanced Nuclear<\/b><\/h1>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis week, NuScale presented a revision to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission\u2019s (NRC) for its Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) Sizing Methodology Topical Report, an approach that could create a precedent for other nuclear reactor companies.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn December 2019, the NRC approved the Tennessee Valley Authority\u2019s Early-Site Permit (ESP) for a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) at its Clinch River site. The TVA is the first utility nationally to receive NRC approval for an ESP for an SMR. NuScale, as the first SMR to begin NRC licensing, is paving the way for how to implement the methodologies approved in the Clinch River ESP and in the related ongoing rulemaking. <\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis proposal establishes an important template for how an actual reactor design can seek approval from the NRC for an appropriately sized EPZ.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tModernizing the NRC regulatory framework needs to happen, to facilitate the licensing of new reactor technologies with enhanced safety features.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead ClearPath’s letter of support here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
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\"\" <\/b>Heritage Foundation On DOD\u2019s Plan to Demonstrate Microreactor<\/b><\/h1>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis week, conservative think-tank Heritage Foundation published a piece on the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) plan to demonstrate a microreactor. Read their analysis, The Pele Program: An Exemplar of Government Nuclear Research and Development<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe think the key to unlocking the exciting potential of advanced nuclear and de-risking development is through demonstrations. There are a number of private sector companies developing advanced reactor designs, but it all comes down to demonstrating the technology since decarbonization without the right set of tools is extremely difficult if not impossible.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe DOD project should be on everyone\u2019s radar and viewed as an important element of the broader U.S. strategy to decarbonize and develop advanced reactor technologies. Read a recent piece by ClearPath\u2019s Niko McMurrary on why this is important.<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClearPath and the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation partnered on a report, Harnessing Heat: How the Federal Government Can Advance Geothermal Energy.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere is a virtually limitless supply of renewable energy right beneath us: geothermal heat. The Earth\u2019s core produces heat that radiates out to the subsurface. This heat , which can be harnessed for a variety of uses including electricity generation, heating and cooling of buildings, and other industrial and hybrid applications. Geothermal energy is clean, safe, and renewable and can provide multiple economic benefits. Because geothermal electricity is reliable, always-on energy, it is an excellent match for a grid replete with intermittent renewables like wind and solar energy.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe U.S Department of Energy (DOE) published a report called GeoVision<\/span><\/strong><\/a> that shows incredible growth opportunities for the technology. The report estimates geothermal electricity generation could increase up to 60 GW and provide heating or cooling services for more than 73 million homes by 2050. Currently, we have 2.5 GW of geothermal capacity.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead the report by Faith M. Smith and Robert Rozansky here<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInnovation Funding for Perovskite Solar Cell Production<\/b><\/h1>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDallas, TX based company nTact <\/span><\/strong><\/a> has been awarded $708,000 from The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop innovative ways to improve perovskite photovoltaic devices using their slot-die coating technique that can produce flexible and efficient perovskite solar cells. The next steps for this project will be to build the solution and optimize for commercialization. Read more<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
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Shell Announces Net-Zero by 2050 Commitment<\/b><\/h1>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFinancial Times reported that Royal Dutch Shell announced a net-zero emissions commitment. The report that, \u201cShell has become the biggest global energy group to introduce a net-zero emissions target, adopting new measures to reduce its carbon footprint despite huge financial pressures from the coronavirus pandemic and oil price collapse.\u201d Read the article<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
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American Action Forum:
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAmerican Action Forum published a piece this week. Here\u2019s a summary:<\/p>\n

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THE PATH AHEAD<\/b><\/h1>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEvery Thursday in April:<\/b> The University of Houston Center for Carbon Management in Energy is hosting a Webinar Series on carbon capture and sequestration technology. Stay tuned for registration details. Register here<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 13<\/b>:<\/strong> Save the Date. Industry and Congressional leaders representing Texas energy interests will be hosting an online event, Managing the Critical Importance of Energy in America in a COVID-19 World<\/strong>. Stay tuned for registration details.
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