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AnalysisWater-EnergyIssues.pdf
  
This report includes analysis of water-related topics that affect the continued operation of the existing U.S. commercial nuclear fleet including (1) An evaluation of water consumption and withdrawal reporting methods noting inconsistencies between modeling and reporting approaches; influence of plant-level cooling water system type and capacity; and impact of local conditions including plant age, system performance amongst other factors. (2) A discussion on water supply-related issues impacting power generation including the lack of water available for cooling, higher-than-anticipated water intake temperatures, and high water-discharge temperature; acknowledging that despite the variations in magnitude, frequency, and duration of extreme weather events, response has been effective due in part to safety requirements that avoid environmental damage.
Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues12/8/2023
Cooling Water Issues and Opportunities.pdf
  
Cooling Water Issues & Opportunities at U.S. Nuclear Power Plants, G. Vine, INL/EXT-10-20208, Revision 1, December 2010.
Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues12/1/2010
Economic_Market_Challenges_Facing_the_US_Nuclear_Commercial_Fleet_Cost_Revenue_Study.pdf
  
Economic and Market Challenges Facing the U.S. Nuclear Commercial Fleet - Cost and Revenue Study, INL/EXT-17-42944, R. Szilard, P. Sharp, E. Kee, E. Davis, E. Grecheck, September 2017.
Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues9/18/2017
Evaluation-of_Non-electric_Market_Options_for_a_LWR_in_the_Midwest.pdf
  
This report addresses new market opportunities for nuclear energy at a time when existing light-water reactors (LWRs) are experiencing diminishing revenues in the electricity market. This initial technical/economic assessment indicates LWR hybrid operations can increase the revenue of LWR power-generation stations.
Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues10/10/2019
FactorsAffectingHiringRetainingNuclearWorkforce.pdf
  
As identified by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the United States (U.S.). nuclear energy industry faces significant challenges in attracting and retaining the required levels of qualified workers to meet the current as well as future needs of the industry.
Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues8/2/2023
Running_Dry_at_the_Power_Plant - EPRI_Journal-Summer-2007.pdf
  
Running Dry at the Power Plant - EPRI Journal (Summer 2007).
Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues6/1/2007
Status_and_Outlook_for_Nuclear_Energy_in_the_US.pdf
  
Status and Outlook for Nuclear Energy in the US, NEI , July 2010.
Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues6/1/2010
UpdatedAssessmentWater-EnergyIssuesNPP.pdf
  
This report provides a brief update on the water-energy nexus challenges facing the U.S. commercial industry since the 2010 report titled “Cooling Water Issues and Opportunities at the U.S. Nuclear Power Plants”.
Systems Analysis and Emerging Issues7/26/2023