Funding Advanced Nuclear: The Economics Of Deployment

This panel covers the economic landscape surrounding nuclear investment and deployment strategy. Key topics include Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) for advanced reactors, risk assessment frameworks, NRC licensing activities and timelines, how the regulatory environment needs to evolve to accommodate novel reactor designs, private vs. public financing models, and the broader economic strategy of deploying nuclear in a competitive energy market. The panel is designed for an audience that may not be deeply familiar with the business side of nuclear energy.