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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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The U.S. Supreme Court may once again scrutinize the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s authority to license consolidated interim storage facilities for commercial spent nuclear fuel. The antinuclear group Beyond Nuclear has filed a petition with the court for a writ of certiorari review of an August 2024 appeals court decision rejecting the group’s lawsuit against the licensing of Holtec International’s New Mexico storage facility, the HI-STORE CISF.
Educational Session|Panel|Cost Reduction Opportunities
Monday, August 8, 2022|1:30–3:00PM EDT|Calusa 10
Track Organizer:
Tim Schlimpert (MCR Group)
Knowledge Manager:
Matthew Mairinger (OPG)
The current fleet of U.S. nuclear reactors provide almost 20% of the U.S. electricity supply and over 50% of the emission-free generation. However, due to changing market conditions, many nuclear plants are finding they are not competitive in the overall electricity market. At least three major economic reports over the last few years have indicated many U.S. commercial nuclear plants remain economically challenged and many are in danger of shutting down without federal or state economic assistance.
This session will include industry leaders describing technologies, advanced processes and governance changes that can drive significant operating cost reductions. This panel will also explore how to implement advanced technologies and business processes to realize improved economic performance and operating cost reductions through implementation.
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