New NRC Guidelines Incorporate ASME’s OM-2 Code

Demand for energy from the U.S. electric grid is projected to increase 25% by 2030 and 78% by 2050. This growth is driven by transportation and building-sector electrification, the power needs of data centers for AI and cloud services, and industrial manufacturing. To help manage this increase while keeping energy costs down and reliability high for customers, governments and utilities need to make significant upgrades to the grid and scale innovative energy technologies. ASME’s OM-2 standard is helping to accelerate advanced nuclear technologies, including SMRs, into full-scale operation by significantly reducing burdens and preventing wear on components from unnecessary testing. Read more in this Utility Dive article from Brian Martucci featuring ASME's Director of Nuclear, Clean Energy, and Standards Kathryn Hyam, PE, PMP: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/pending-nrc-guidance-to-streamline-advanced-reactor-maintenance-experts/761011/