Sustainability Development Platform for Nuclear-Renewable Energy Integration: Environmental Impacts, Economics, and Socio-Political Implications

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 2015 · International Journal of Energy, Environment, Economics

OSTI ID:1357238

Boldon, Lauren ^[1]; Sabharwall, Piyush ^[2]; Bragg-Sitton, Shannon ^[2]; Abreu, Neyda ^[3]; Liu, Li ^[1]

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1. Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., Troy, NY (United States)
2. Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
3. Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA (United States)

Global energy needs are primarily being met with fossil fuel plants in both developed and developing nations. With the increase in emissions, it is necessary to promote and develop alternative energy technologies to meet the needs in a sustainable and eco-friendly manner. Furthermore, Nuclear and Renewable Energy Integration (NREI) may offer an effective and environmentally responsible energy solution that enhances energy use and productivity while reducing emissions. Our study of the NREI system provides background on sustainability and its drivers, outlines methods of developing a strong sustainability platform, and assesses sustainability based on the fundamental pillars of economy, environment, and society—all of which aim to promote future sustainable development.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• Grant/Contract Number: AC07-05ID14517
• OSTI ID: 1357238
• Report Number(s): INL/JOU-15-34963
• Journal Information: International Journal of Energy, Environment, Economics, Vol. 23, Issue 1; ISSN 1054-853X
• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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sustainability
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