America Needs to Protect and Produce Energy

  • If the U.S. continues to pursue the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of  “net-zero” carbon emissions and favor intermittent renewables over affordable, abundant energy sources, consumers will pay an estimated 19% more on electricity by 2028.  
  • Utility-scale solar and wind power, which depend on the sun and wind, cannot always meet demand. 
  • Though the U.S. increased its wind capacity this past year by 6.2 gigawatts (GW), the country experienced a decline in wind generation.
  • While solar facilities function only 24.6% of the year and wind turbines only 36.4% of the year, gas plants run 56.6% of the year and nuclear plants 93%.

Now is the Time for Nuclear

  • Nuclear power surpasses wind and solar power in efficiency, requiring only one square mile of land to create one gigawatt (GW) of energy. 
  • By focusing on nuclear power production, the U.S. could meet the demand for clean energy and prepare for increased electricity needs.
  • If the U.S. restored the operations of retired nuclear power plants and utilized current plants, it could produce 60 GW of nuclear power from 41 plants.
  • Nuclear plants such as Georgia Vogtle Power Plant and Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 are aiding the economy and AI innovation through nuclear energy production.

Policies Solutions for Efficient Energy Production

  • Overregulation and red tape have severely hindered the U.S.’s ability to domestically source and harness conventional energy, nuclear power, and critical minerals.
  • Pushing 100% renewables, namely solar and wind, is in conflict with energy security. Policymakers should put true energy security ahead of ambitious climate goals by arbitrary deadlines.

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