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Atoms for Peace +50 Andy White – President & CEO, GE Nuclear Energy
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Sustainable Nuclear Growth The original Atomic Industrial Forum members envisioned an Industry prospering through: Advanced Engineering Business Acumen Enlightened Public Policy Suppliers, Owners & Policy Makers … All Have Key Roles
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Nuclear Industry Success Safety Plant Performance Economics and owner value Environmental impact The measures of success are the same today as they were 50 years ago: Has The Vision of Atoms for Peace Been Achieved?
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Nuclear Performance Gains Unparalleled Safety & Performance Gains Are Linked 71 74 7776 74 80 85 87 89 90 Record Performance 778 Billion kWhrs Generation Capacity Factor CDF
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Nuclear Generation Costs Down 40% Driven by Performance Improvements 30.3 29.9 27.3 25.525.2 27.2 23.5 21.2 20.5 19.4 18.8 Fuel Capital Improve O&M 2002 Dollars
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The Environment Provides Emission Free & Sustainable Energy Resource Over the past 50 years, US Nuclear Plants Have: Generated 13.7 Trillion Kilowatt-Hours of Electricity Zero Carbon Depletion & Emission Free! Avoiding: 3.1 Billion Metric Tons of Carbon 73.6 Million Tons Sulfur Dioxide 35.6 Million Tons of Nitrogen Oxides
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BWR PWR The US Nuclear Fleet Anchors the Grid and Stabilizes Generation Costs
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Where Are We Today? A Key Part of the US Energy Generation Portfolio Installed Capacity Energy 11% 10% 31% 34% 14% Hydro Nuclear Coal Gas Other 8% 19% 51% 18% 4% Hydro Nuclear Coal Gas Other
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Global Power Generation 335 GW Market Potential over Next 4 Years 35% of Orders Come from China 2003 – 2006 Orders Forecast 187 57 50 28 15 China 125 Rest of Asia 62 Rest of Asia 62 Source: EPM S1 Forecast (GW)
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Improving Performance Nuclear Economics Good for New Unit Capital O&M Fuel $37.3 $34.4 $29.4 $22.5 Setting the Stage for New Nuclear Plants
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Next Generation Reactors Design Highlights – 1,400 MWe Plant With Simplified Systems – Passive Safety Features Overall Schedule – Licensing Process Started 2002 – Regulatory Approval Expected 2006 Key Benefits – Faster Construction, Lower Costs – Improved Safety and Security – Improved O&M Costs ESBWR Can Meet U.S. Owner’s New Needs Latest Design for U.S. Markets ESBWR
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Hydrogen Energy … Advantages Most Abundant Element Catalytic Process Creates Water (Fuel Cells) Energy/kg = 3x Natural Gas or Gasoline Advantages Most Abundant Element Catalytic Process Creates Water (Fuel Cells) Energy/kg = 3x Natural Gas or Gasoline Nuclear Role HTGR - Zero Carbon Depletion & Emissions Nuclear Role HTGR - Zero Carbon Depletion & Emissions H 2 Energy … A Slow Transition The Challenge Infrastructure Not in Place Cost of Energy Drives Market - No Cost of Carbon Dioxide (Greenhouse) Today The Challenge Infrastructure Not in Place Cost of Energy Drives Market - No Cost of Carbon Dioxide (Greenhouse) Today
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Final Thoughts Nuclear Energy Is Key To a Balanced Energy Portfolio Credits for Emission Free, Zero Carbon depletion Nuclear Energy Next Generation Reactors Address Safety & Economics Need New Unit Incentives For Customers A Key Role In A Sustainable & Balanced Portfolio
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