LCRI Net-Zero 2050

Net-Zero Opt-Nuc

Figure 24. U.S. total energy flows in Net-Zero Opt-Nuc scenario in 2050

The Net-Zero Opt-Nuc scenario shows the impact of lower costs for advanced nuclear in isolation (Figure 24). This scenario has more deployment of new nuclear and more overall electricity demand than the Net-Zero Opt-Tech scenario because it excludes the effects of lower bioenergy costs.

Last updated: December 16, 2024