Ann S. Bisconti, PhDAnn S. Bisconti, PhD

Bisconti Research, Inc.Bisconti Research, Inc.

ann@bisconti.comann@bisconti.com

New Opinion Climate For Nuclear Energy

And Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP)

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Buzz: Nuclear Energy is “Cool”Buzz: Nuclear Energy is “Cool”

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ConvergingConverging FactorsFactorsConvergingConverging FactorsFactors

EnergySupply

Oil and Gas Costs

Geopolitical Consequences

Climate Change/

Clean Air

Energy Demand

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23-Year Trends Show Big Change23-Year Trends Show Big Change

Bisconti Research national public Bisconti Research national public opinion surveys:opinion surveys: 1,000 U.S. adults age 18+ 1,000 U.S. adults age 18+ Margin of error plus or minus 3 Margin of error plus or minus 3

percentage pointspercentage points

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68% Favor Use of Nuclear Energy68% Favor Use of Nuclear Energy(Trend 1983-2006, Annual Averages)(Trend 1983-2006, Annual Averages)

20

40

60

80

1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006

Oppose

Favor

49

46

29

68

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The Buzz: Heard About in Past YearThe Buzz: Heard About in Past Year

45

54

62

71

39

47

48

60

0 20 40 60 80

Nuclear for globalwarming

Nuclear for cleanair

Need to build morenuclear plants

Need for nuclearenergy

All U.S. Public

College Graduate Voters

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Nuclear Power in the NewsNuclear Power in the News

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Nuclear Power in the NewsNuclear Power in the News

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Supporters EngagedSupporters EngagedNationally and LocallyNationally and Locally

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Five Steps of Support for New PlantsFive Steps of Support for New PlantsFive Steps of Support for New PlantsFive Steps of Support for New Plants

Important

for our energy

future

86%

Prepare to build

77%

Definitely build

61%

Accept new

reactors at nearest

plant

73%

Renew licenses

84%

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BBC Poll, June 2006: % Favor BBC Poll, June 2006: % Favor Building New Nuclear Power Plants Building New Nuclear Power Plants

24

28

31

35

38

42

47

49

50

52

53

53

54

60

63

65

66

66

69

0 25 50 75 100

Ukraine

Russia

Poland

Germany

France

Chile

Brazil

Israel

Great Britain

Canada

Italy

Australia

Mexico

Philippines

United States

South Korea

Kenya

India

Egypt

U.S. 63%

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

79

82

82

0 25 50 75 100

Competition for energy will lead togreater conflict and war between

nations

Way the world produces and usesenergy is causing environmental

problems including climate change

Energy shortages and prices willdestabilize world economy

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Broad Support for GNEP ConceptBroad Support for GNEP Concept

““Would you approve or disapprove of a U.S. initiative Would you approve or disapprove of a U.S. initiative to collaborate with other nations that use commercial to collaborate with other nations that use commercial nuclear energy to develop technologies for recycling nuclear energy to develop technologies for recycling used nuclear fuel and reducing radioactive waste?” used nuclear fuel and reducing radioactive waste?”

ApproveApprove 7777

DisapproveDisapprove 2020

(Don’t know)(Don’t know) 3 3

Bisconti Research, March 2006Bisconti Research, March 2006

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Focus Groups on GNEPFocus Groups on GNEPCommunicationsCommunications

10 focus groups in April-May 200610 focus groups in April-May 2006

Reactions to GNEP concepts and plansReactions to GNEP concepts and plans

Perceived benefitsPerceived benefits

Language barriersLanguage barriers

Questions Questions

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GNEP MessagesGNEP Messages

Percent Ranked First or SecondPercent Ranked First or Second

Reduce reliance on fossil fuelsReduce reliance on fossil fuels 7171

Greenhouse gases/global warmingGreenhouse gases/global warming 4646

Good use of waste for energyGood use of waste for energy 3131

Helps developing nationsHelps developing nations 2525

Reduces wasteReduces waste 2121

U.S. technology leadershipU.S. technology leadership 8 8

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GNEP Benefits PerceivedGNEP Benefits Perceived

Less global reliance on fossil fuels:Less global reliance on fossil fuels: Less conflict, global stabilityLess conflict, global stability Abundant energy, better quality of life for Abundant energy, better quality of life for

everyone, education, health, water, improve everyone, education, health, water, improve economy, alleviate povertyeconomy, alleviate poverty

Healthier environmentHealthier environment

Control misuse of weaponsControl misuse of weapons

Reduce waste—good useReduce waste—good use

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What is that?What is that?

Nuclear fuel cycleNuclear fuel cycle

Closed fuel cycleClosed fuel cycle

Cradle-to-grave leasingCradle-to-grave leasing

Non-proliferationNon-proliferation

Proliferation-resistance Proliferation-resistance

TransuranicsTransuranics

FissionFission

IAEAIAEA

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How do we get from here to there?How do we get from here to there?

Today: 103 nuclear power plants in U.S. todayToday: 103 nuclear power plants in U.S. today 1 typical nuclear power plant provides enough 1 typical nuclear power plant provides enough

electricity for city like Seattle or Bostonelectricity for city like Seattle or Boston

Tomorrow: Steps toward new plants under wayTomorrow: Steps toward new plants under way Community expressions of supportCommunity expressions of support

Future: advanced technology, GNEP Future: advanced technology, GNEP collaborationcollaboration

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What about other sources?What about other sources?

We need all our energy sourcesWe need all our energy sources

The federal government is developing The federal government is developing clean fossil fuels, renewable energy, clean fossil fuels, renewable energy, energy efficiencyenergy efficiency

Nuclear energy because: clean air Nuclear energy because: clean air energy, reliable, affordable, large-scaleenergy, reliable, affordable, large-scale Future transportation (hydrogen), water Future transportation (hydrogen), water

(desalination)(desalination)

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Safety FirstSafety First