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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Swiss nuclear power and the case for long-term operation
Designed for 40 years but built to last far longer, Switzerland’s nuclear power plants have all entered long-term operation. Yet age alone says little about safety or performance. Through continuous upgrades, strict regulatory oversight, and extensive aging management, the country’s reactors are being prepared for decades of continued operation, in line with international practice.
Technical Session|Panel
Saturday, April 10, 2021|1:00–2:00PM EDT
Session Chair:
Harsh S. Desai
Alternate Chair:
Ishita Trivedi
Session Organizer:
Edward Chen (NC State Univ.)
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Session Producers:
Vincent Dallura (NC State Univ.)
Avoiding catastrophic impacts of climate change will require near-zero electricity sector CO2 emissions by mid-century, if not sooner. Achieving the "decarbonization" of even the electric power sector will require preserving our current fleet of nuclear plants and investing in innovative next-generation nuclear technologies. Panelists will provide an update on the political landscape of nuclear energy looking forward past the 2020 election. There will be a discussion on hot topics such as opportunities for nuclear and renewables to complement the electricity grid, accelerating the deployment of advanced reactors, and non-electricity applications of nuclear power plants. Panelists will also highlight the opportunities for ANS members, particularly students and young professionals, to engage and learn more about the policy world.
William Boettcher
North Carolina State University
John Starkey
ANS
Craig Piercy
CEO
Alyse Huffman
House of Representatives Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Harsh Desai
Zeno Power
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