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2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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Growing the future nuclear energy workforce in the Volunteer State
The Volunteer State’s governor and representatives have made clear their intention to position Tennessee at the forefront of a nuclear energy growth surge over the next several years. They’re making the financial investment to back up this commitment, pledging $50 million to recruit the innovative and invest in the existing nuclear companies in the state.
In an interview with advocacy group Nuclear Matters, Gov. Bill Lee expressed his excitement and optimism for Tennessee’s nuclear future.
“Tennessee is one of the fastest growing states in the country,” he said. “Because of that, we have people and companies moving here and we need to have a dependable, reliable energy source.”
Plenary Session
Wednesday, June 16, 2021|10:00–11:30AM EDT
The aggressive goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 for the U.S. power sector presents a number of challenges with respect to energy portfolio management that is influenced by numerous factors including regulated versus deregulated energy markets, regional variations in future carbon-free/carbon-neutral energy sources, and economic drivers. Expansion of nuclear energy, which currently provides 55% of carbon-free electricity, has the potential to be a cornerstone of future energy strategies. This panel will discuss the future role of nuclear energy deployment within the context of energy portfolio management and net-zero carbon goals from the viewpoint of US utilities and energy suppliers.
General Chair
Dr. Thomas ZachariaOak Ridge National LaboratoryDirector
Panel
Jeffrey B. GuldnerChairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive OfficerPinnacle West Capital Corp. Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive OfficerArizona Public Service Company
Jeffrey (Jeff) J. LyashPresident and Chief Executive OfficerTennessee Valley Authority
Jay WilemanPresident and CEOGE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
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