The United States invested $50 million for cleaner energy as part of the “Nuclear Futures Package” during the UN Climate Change Conference.
The money will go toward nuclear power advancement.
“As part of the Nuclear Futures Package, the (U.S) is pleased to partner with Poland, Kenya, Ukraine, Brazil, Romania, and Indonesia, among others, to support progress on meeting their nuclear energy goals,” the U.S. Department of State said in a press release.
The decision is in collaboration with the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program. FIRST works with countries in their efforts of clean energy.
The Nuclear Futures Package is touted as exemplifying the United State's growing commitment to energy innovation and nuclear technology as an important component of achieving global climate change goals.
Elements of the package include capacity building, equipment, feasibility and siting studies, demonstration projects, study tours, site visits and technical collaboration.
The aim of the program is to support key steps necessary for the safe, secure, and responsible deployment of emerging nuclear technologies.
Also included in the program is the U.S. SMR Public Private Program and the associated Small Modular and Advanced Reactor Standards and Regulations Workshop Series.
