Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Resilience Planning for Idaho National Laboratory

Summary

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) conducted a Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Resilience Plan (VARP) to address rising climate change impacts on its mission-critical operations. The assessment identified increased risks from drought, heat waves, wildfires, and precipitation, which historically caused 542 impactful weather events between 2012-2022, including a 2019 wildfire that burned over 112,000 acres and cost over $1 million in response and lost productivity. Projections indicate a significant rise in temperatures, with days above 95°F increasing by 10-28 days by 2080, and total annual precipitation increasing by 0.60-1.53 inches by 2080. INL identified nearly 300 resilient solutions across its campuses, with estimated costs including $100 million for microgrid development and $750 million for small modular reactors.

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