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Nuclear power and renewables are frequently discussed together as complementary components of low-carbon energy strategies, as evidenced by their joint role in decarbonization efforts [1], [2] and their shared status as alternatives to fossil fuels [3], [4]. While some debates focus on their relative costs and implementation speeds [5], both are consistently categorized as critical technologies for achieving energy security and climate goals.
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Congressional testimony of Bob Perciasepe on advanced nuclear ... c2es.org 2 facts
perspectiveThe Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) advocates for energy policies that preserve existing nuclear power, expand renewables, promote advanced zero-emission technologies, and implement aggressive energy savings targets to reach 100 percent clean energy by mid-century.
perspectiveBob Perciasepe argues that the U.S. needs both nuclear and renewable energy sources, rather than renewables attempting to replace nuclear power for decades, to achieve deep decarbonization of the power sector.
The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment ... nationalacademies.org 1 fact
claimTechnologies for drastically reducing emissions, such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), will remain critical even under a dominant regime of switching from coal to natural gas, given the relatively high carbon content of natural gas compared with alternative fuels like renewables and nuclear power.
What Does the Iran War Mean for Global Energy Markets? - CSIS csis.org 1 fact
claimImport-reliant economies may increase interest in U.S. LNG, accelerate the development of endogenous generating capacity like renewables and nuclear power, and accelerate the electrification of end-use sectors in response to energy crises.