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Wyoming lawmaker wins national award for work on advancing nuclear power industry | Local News | wyomingnews.com
RAWLINS – The American Nuclear Society recently recognized Wyoming state Rep. Donald Burkhart, a Republican representing District 15, as a 2023 Special Award recipient for his achievements in keeping nuclear power as part of an “all-of-the-above” energy mix for Wyoming.
Each year, the American Nuclear Society’s Special Award recognizes an individual or group for outstanding achievements in a specific area of work. This year’s topic focused on nuclear power’s role in meeting state energy and environmental objectives. The award specifically recognized the policymakers and legislators who understand nuclear energy's contribution to reaching net zero goals.
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Nuclear energy provides almost 20 percent of the U.S. electricity supply. Advocates have called for an expanded role for nuclear as an emissions-free fuel source. But the economics of building new reactors are daunting. In addition, lingering safety concerns are an institutionalized part of the calculation of nuclear regulation, and highly radioactive nuclear waste remains a can that public officials have been inclined to kick down the road. The Energy Information Administration projects a sharp decline in nuclear power generation over the next decade, as new nuclear plants — two are planned — are more than offset by anticipated retirements of several operating reactors.