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Ann S. Bisconti, PhD Bisconti Research, Inc. ann@bisconti.com

New Opinion Climate For Nuclear Energy And Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP). Ann S. Bisconti, PhD Bisconti Research, Inc. ann@bisconti.com. Buzz: Nuclear Energy is “Cool”. Converging Factors. Energy Supply. Energy Demand. Oil and Gas Costs. Climate Change/ Clean Air.

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Ann S. Bisconti, PhD Bisconti Research, Inc. ann@bisconti.com

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  1. New Opinion Climate For Nuclear Energy And Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) Ann S. Bisconti, PhD Bisconti Research, Inc. ann@bisconti.com

  2. Buzz: Nuclear Energy is “Cool”

  3. ConvergingFactors Energy Supply Energy Demand Oil and Gas Costs Climate Change/ Clean Air Geopolitical Consequences

  4. 23-Year Trends Show Big Change • Bisconti Research national public opinion surveys: • 1,000 U.S. adults age 18+ • Margin of error plus or minus 3 percentage points

  5. Favor 68 Oppose 49 46 29 68% Favor Use of Nuclear Energy(Trend 1983-2006, Annual Averages)

  6. The Buzz: Heard About in Past Year

  7. Nuclear Power in the News

  8. Nuclear Power in the News

  9. Supporters EngagedNationally and Locally

  10. Five Steps of Support for New Plants Important for our energy future 86% Renew licenses 84% Prepare to build 77% Definitely build 61% Accept new reactors at nearest plant 73%

  11. BBC Poll, June 2006: % Favor Building New Nuclear Power Plants U.S. 63%

  12. BBC Poll, June 2006:Percent Concerned About Global Energy Issues

  13. Broad Support for GNEP Concept “Would you approve or disapprove of a U.S. initiative to collaborate with other nations that use commercial nuclear energy to develop technologies for recycling used nuclear fuel and reducing radioactive waste?” Approve 77 Disapprove 20 (Don’t know) 3 Bisconti Research, March 2006

  14. Focus Groups on GNEPCommunications • 10 focus groups in April-May 2006 • Reactions to GNEP concepts and plans • Perceived benefits • Language barriers • Questions

  15. GNEP MessagesPercent Ranked First or Second • Reduce reliance on fossil fuels 71 • Greenhouse gases/global warming 46 • Good use of waste for energy 31 • Helps developing nations 25 • Reduces waste 21 • U.S. technology leadership 8

  16. GNEP Benefits Perceived • Less global reliance on fossil fuels: • Less conflict, global stability • Abundant energy, better quality of life for everyone, education, health, water, improve economy, alleviate poverty • Healthier environment • Control misuse of weapons • Reduce waste—good use

  17. What is that? • Nuclear fuel cycle • Closed fuel cycle • Cradle-to-grave leasing • Non-proliferation • Proliferation-resistance • Transuranics • Fission • IAEA

  18. How do we get from here to there? • Today: 103 nuclear power plants in U.S. today • 1 typical nuclear power plant provides enough electricity for city like Seattle or Boston • Tomorrow: Steps toward new plants under way • Community expressions of support • Future: advanced technology, GNEP collaboration

  19. What about other sources? • We need all our energy sources • The federal government is developing clean fossil fuels, renewable energy, energy efficiency • Nuclear energy because: clean air energy, reliable, affordable, large-scale • Future transportation (hydrogen), water (desalination)

  20. Safety First

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