The US Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking applications and sealed bid submissions under the US$6bn Civil Nuclear Credit Program (CNC), which aims to support the continued operation of the country's nuclear reactors. Bids are open until 19 May 2022. The programme will allow owners or operators of nuclear power plants to apply for certification and competitively bid on credits to help support their continued operations. Under the law, applications must prove that the reactor will close for economic reasons and demonstrate that closure will lead to a rise in air pollution. In addition, nuclear plants must receive a reasonable assurance from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that they will continue to operate safely. Credits will be allocated over a four-year period beginning on the date of selection.
There are 93 nuclear reactors in operation in the United States for a total capacity of 100 GW.
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