Daniel Shea

This report looks at the role nuclear power will play in the clean energy transition, along with relevant state and federal policy developments in recent years.

The United States faces a growing threat from natural disasters and energy infrastructure is in the eye of the storm. The electric grid is considered especially important because power is required to maintain the functionality of most critical infrastructure sectors—those deemed vital to the economy, public health, and safety. DYK? In 2021 alone, there were 20 separate billion-dollar disasters, causing total losses of nearly $150 billion. The threat from natural disasters...

A new video developed by NCSL discusses the policy actions state legislators might consider taking to help their state agencies, regulators and energy utilities address cybersecurity concerns. State policymakers are facing up to a growing array of cyberthreats targeting vital services, including increasingly penetrative attacks on critical energy systems. The nature of these threats—including their rapid evolution and complexity—can make them daunting. That’s why NCSL has...

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