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January 25, 2012

Green Power for a Digital World

Presented by: Natalie Wood and Marvin Fertel

Nuclear Energy: Green Power for a Digital World

Why do we need electricity?Inscription above the entrance to Union Station in Washington DC:

“Fire - Greatest of discoveries, enabling man to live in various climates, use many foods and compel the forces of nature to do his work.

Electricity – Carrier of light and power, devourer of time and space, bearer of human speech over land and sea, greatest servant of man – itself unknown.”

Nuclear Energy Comes from Fission

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Heat

Neutrons

How It Works

Fuel Equivalents

3 barrels of oil, 126 gallons 1 ton of coal, 2000 lbs

5,000 lbs of wood 17,000 ft3 of natural gas

1 Uranium fuel pellet

Each of these fuels powers a home for ~75 days

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The Clean Truth about Nuclear

Coal

271

Natural Gas

150Oil

222

NuclearNuclear

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions (in equivalents)

Jobs at a Nuclear Power Plant

•Administration•Engineering•Fuel Supply•Operations•Maintenance•Radiological Protection•Regulatory Affairs•Security•Training

Questions from the audience.

Marvin FertelPresident and CEO

Nuclear Energy InstituteNational Nuclear Science Week

January 25, 2012

Nuclear Energy Makes a Difference

Provides one-fifth of U.S. electricity Demand for electricity increasing,

even with efficiencies– Powers digital lifestyle

– Growth in computing power

Nuclear energy facilities operate 24/7 to provide electricity when people need it

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Good for the Environment

No CO2 in generation of nuclear energy,

protecting environment and health 70% of carbon-free electricity Plant sites are havens for protected

species of wildlife and plants Nuclear energy companies are

recognized for work protecting our wetlands

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Safe Operation

Nuclear energy facilities protected by multiple layers of safety systems– Radiation safeguards

– Plant security

– Defense in depth

Plants must adhere to the strict regulations of the independent U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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Layer Upon Layer of Safety

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Earthquake, Tsunami Hit Japan

On March 11, 2011 a magnitude 9 earthquake struck off the east coast of Japan– All nuclear power plants shut

down safely

A massive tsunami—about 45 feet high—hit the east coast

At Fukushima Daiichi, the tsunami knocked out electricity for cooling systems that keep the fuel from overheating

– Critical electrical equipment at Fukushima Daiichi plant was destroyed

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After the Accident…

About 80,000 people evacuated or relocated

Efforts underway to support return of people to their homes and businesses

Extensive monitoring of citizens and environment for radiation

Health studies planned by Japanese and international organizations

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The Aftermath of the Accident in Japan

Global implications as countries seek to implement lessons learned from Fukushima

U.S. companies took action immediately to help Japan and review safety at U.S. plants

Evaluation of how to make facilities even safer in coping with extreme events like floods and earthquakes

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U.S. Industry Actions

Verified equipment, procedures and staffing are capable of mitigating extreme events

Enhanced capability to protect spent fuel storage pools against extreme external events

Assessed effectiveness of reactor operator training

Improving ability to cope with an extended loss of electric power

Assessing additional instrumentation for monitoring spent fuel storage pools

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2012 Outlook

Safe plant operations, including incorporation of safety enhancements from Fukushima lessons learned

Construction continues on five reactors Small reactor programs will pursue NRC licensing U.S. companies will work with the government to

strengthen participation in the $500-plus billion global nuclear construction market

Strong bipartisan support continues as nuclear provides jobs and reliable, affordable low-carbon electricity

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For More Information

Nuclear Energy Institute (www.nei.org) U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (www.nrc.gov) U.S. Department of Energy (www.energy.gov) International Atomic Energy Agency (www.iaea.org) American Nuclear Society (www.ans.org) Health Physics Society (www.hps.org) Japanese Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency

(http://www.nisa.meti.go.jp/english) Japan Atomic Industrial Forum (www.jaif.or.jp/english) Tokyo Electric Power Company

(http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/index-e.html)20

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