The US Energy Information Administration recently reported that, driven by data centers, AI, and industrial electrification, a 25% increase in electric power demand is expected by the year 2030. Coming after two decades of flat demand, this unprecedented growth is challenging generation and grid capacity, and infrastructure. Driven by these realities, North America is seeing a revitalization of the nuclear power industry.Â
This is not a time for business-as-usual. Achieving the potential of this revitalization will require a mix of moving forward with Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and other advanced technologies, new capabilities, operating models and partnerships that will not only start-up new design and build, but will also make the most of existing nuclear resources. With short windows of opportunity, the power industry needs to turn ânuclear interestâ into bankable execution that encompasses site screening, licensing strategy, supply chain readiness, delivery model choices, and O&M enablement.Â
Join us for the exclusive Energy Central PowerSession on July 21st where weâll hear from industry thought leaders on strategies for power plant extensions, modernization solutions, data-driven asset management, and supply chain resilience.
Panelists
Kristen Braun, Director, Nuclear Solutions, Black & Veatch
Ravi Penmetsa, Deputy Director of the Division of New and Renewed Licensing (DNRL) within the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionÂ
Mike Smith, KLN Group (Moderator)
