ML25105A287
| ML25105A287 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nuclear Energy Institute |
| Issue date: | 03/12/2025 |
| From: | Brett Titus Nuclear Energy Institute |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| Download: ML25105A287 (1) | |
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©2025 Nuclear Energy Institute Brett Titus Licensing Director March 12, 2026 Efficient License Renewal Reviews:
Streamlining the Pathway to Reliable Energy
©2025 Nuclear Energy Institute 2 Demand is Rising
Electrification of sectors Transportation Buildings Industry Agriculture
Data centers and Artificial Intelligence
Magnitudes vary by report, but the direction is always up Nuclear provides 24/7, reliable, affordable energy the nation needs
©2025 Nuclear Energy Institute 3 Nuclear Plants are Supplying Photo: Dominion Energy North Anna SLR approved - August 28, 2024 Surry and North Anna generate 40 percent of Virginia's electricity and account for about 90 percent of the carbon-free power in Virginia. - Dominion Energy Press Release Photo: Vistra Corp Comanche Peak LR approved - July 30, 2024 Unit 1s operating license will now expire Feb. 8, 2050, and Unit 2s on Feb. 2, 2053.
- NRC Press Release (ML24214A242)
Photo: Xcel Energy Monticello SLR approved - January 2, 2025 an essential source of clean, safe and reliable energy, powering more than 500,000 homes annually in the Upper Midwest.- Bob Frenzel via Xcel Energy Press Release
©2025 Nuclear Energy Institute 4 The Future of LR/SLR Over 20 letters of intent for LR/SLR over the next 10 years
(~1/3 of operating reactors)
Greater than 93% of the 95 units surveyed anticipate receiving approval to operate to at least 80 years.
©2025 Nuclear Energy Institute 5 LR/SLR Workload Forecast 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 9
©2025 Nuclear Energy Institute 6 LR/SLR Workload Forecast 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 9
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©2025 Nuclear Energy Institute 7 LR/SLR Workload Forecast 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 9
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©2025 Nuclear Energy Institute 8 LR/SLR Workload Forecast 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 9
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©2025 Nuclear Energy Institute 9 LR/SLR Workload Forecast 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 9
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©2025 Nuclear Energy Institute 10 LR/SLR Workload Forecast 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 9 to 11
©2025 Nuclear Energy Institute 11 First License Renewal Up to 15 simultaneous reviews
©2025 Nuclear Energy Institute 12 How much is enough?
Average initial SLR application = 2595 pgs Safety application = 1803 pgs Environmental report = 792 pgs
or CTRL + F
Right-sized reviews Reevaluate what is needed for reasonable assurance Strong leadership and staff discipline Maximize Tiered Review approach Leverage Artificial Intelligence
©2025 Nuclear Energy Institute 13 The countrys need for reliable, affordable energy is apparent Reactors are lining up to answer the call by continuing to operate to 80 years Good progress has been made compared to initial SLR reviews and estimates The Commission has set the ceiling for review resources and schedule There are still many improvements we can make to find the floor Conclusions