Jeffrey Merrifield

2 months ago | jdsupra.com | Anthony B. Cavender |Sidney Fowler |Jeffrey Merrifield

The executive order aims to expedite energy projects, boost domestic production, and strengthen U.S. energy independence through streamlined regulatory reforms. On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued the “Declaring a National Energy Emergency” executive order (Order) under the National Emergency Act (NEA)—the first national emergency specifically focused on energy ever declared in U.S. history.

Jul 12, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Sidney Fowler |Cara MacDonald |Jeffrey Merrifield

The landmark nuclear legislation will help drive development, innovation, investment and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies. TAKEAWAYS The ADVANCE Act takes substantial steps to help expedite the development and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies, enhance U.S. leadership and promote U.S. exports of nuclear technologies.

Jun 7, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Sidney Fowler |Jeffrey Merrifield |Marques Peterson

The Defense Innovation Unit has released a solicitation seeking Solution Briefs for full lifecycle micro-reactor power plant(s) that would start operations at an Army installation in the continental United States before the end of 2030. TAKEAWAYS The solicitation represents a key opportunity for advanced and micro-reactor developers and is another critical step in the Department of Defense’s (DoD) use of rapidly advancing nuclear technology to provide power to military installations.

Mar 21, 2024 | ft.com | Jeffrey Merrifield

Jeffrey S Merrifield is a former Commissioner of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (1998-2007), leads the nuclear practice at...

Mar 21, 2024 | pillsburylaw.com | Jeffrey Merrifield

As a result, it is clear that the public has "warmed up" to the idea of nuclear power—establishing it as a crucial piece in the renewable energy industry. Click here to read the full article. Tags Energy, Nuclear Energy, Renewable Energy, Projects, Washington, DC