Signature reports
Nuclear Closure Assistance
Community Economic Diversification Roadmap
This roadmap provides step-by-step resources for communities to plan for a strong economic future during and after hosting energy infrastructure. It includes:
- Land Use & Planning: Preparing for the future through land inventory, zoning analysis, and placemaking strategies.
- Building Economic Resilience: Focusing on fiscal health, leveraging the nuclear workforce, and smart planning.
- Improving Regional Coordination: Utilizing strategies like the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and understanding nuclear powerplant license renewal.
- Approaching the Energy Transition: Learning from nuclear decommissioning to inform the energy transition and exploring solar & nuclear co-location.
Nuclear and Solar: A New Possibility?
Closing nuclear power plants leaves communities with a financial hole. Redevelopment is stalled by decommissioning and nuclear waste storage. But there's a bright solution: solar!
Solar farms on undeveloped land at these sites could generate roughly $1 million annually for the community. This isn't just about clean energy – it's about creating new revenue streams for local economies.
This is just the beginning! For a detailed breakdown of the information discussed above, including the potential benefits for utilities, communities, and states, read the full report: New life at old plants: Exploring solar power development at former nuclear power plant sites in the United States.
Moving Forward
While our grant period has ended, our partner organizations remain dedicated to supporting you. Here's how to stay connected:
- Access past resources: Find research, technical assistance, and event recordings.
- Stay informed: Visit the Nuclear Decommissioning Collaborative's news board for industry updates.
- Explore funding: Keep an eye out for grants from the Economic Development Administration (EDA).
To inquire about our FREE technical services, please email [email protected].
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