Resources for Coal Repowering with Nuclear Energy

This involves the decommissioning and remediation of the existing coal site, and construction and operation of advanced nuclear power plants. [...] Specifically, it addresses the benefits of advanced nuclear reactors, estimated savings of repurposing coal plant infrastructure for nuclear energy, transferring the skills of the coal power plant industry workers to nuclear energy, timing of a the transition, regional economic considerations, suitable locations for a transition, and recent congressional progress on enabling coal repowering. [...] Additionally, the NRC requires financial assurance for decommissioning, meaning that the entity that receives the license for the construction and operation of the reactor must demonstrate they will have the funds for decommissioning before the license is issued. [...] This includes addressing the legacy environmental issues left behind by the coal power plant and preparing the site for the safe and efficient installation of the new nuclear facility. [...] To mitigate these challenges, it is crucial for project developers and stakeholders to prioritize timely construction, minimize delays, think about ways to integrate skilled workers into the construction efforts, and consider how to transition the workforce all the way from the retirement of the coal plant to the operation of the nuclear plant.