The law – its full title is the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – sets out a USD1.2 trillion package as part of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better agenda, including more than USD62 billion for the DOE to deliver an equitable clean energy future, including supporting the continued operation of nuclear power plants which currently provide more than half of the USA’s clean electricity.
“US nuclear power plants are essential to achieving President Biden’s climate goals and DOE is committed to keeping 100% clean electricity flowing and preventing premature closures,” Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said.
“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes this all possible by allowing us to leverage our existing clean energy infrastructure, strengthen our energy security and protect US jobs.”