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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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New York publishes paper on new nuclear options, launches Nuclear Reliability Backbone
New York’s ambitious efforts to add at least 5 gigawatts of new nuclear power raise several questions: How much will it cost the state, the federal government, and ratepayers? Where does private investment fit into the picture? What nuclear reactor designs should developers pursue?
To provide clarity and direction to these and other concerns, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and Department of Public Service issued the preliminary draft of its advanced nuclear policy options paper on June 12.
Educational Session|Panel|Plant Reliability
Monday, August 8, 2022|1:30–3:00PM EDT|Banyan 2
Session Chair:
Bill Eckes (INPO)
Track Organizer:
Emmett Wilmes (MPR)
Knowledge Manager:
Ashley Bridgmon (Southern Co.)
As the nuclear industry implements actions and initiatives to be competitive in a market with historically low natural gas prices and introduction of renewable generation sources such as wind and solar, maintaining high capacity factors is essential to keeping plants operating. There are typically more than 200 equipment failures events each year that result in lost generation. In September 2021, INPO issued IER 21-04 to address this issue and improve plant reliability in the industry. The IER approach to improving performance addresses changing behaviors and the culture of corporate and site staff to focus on plant reliability. These changes include using a consequence bias for risk identification and mitigation and cross-functional engagement. This session will provide an overview of the actions taken in the industry to respond to the IER recommendations. This session will include a INPO and utility panel discussion on programs, their results, and how they relate to addressing INPO IER 21-04.
Shawn Simons
INPO
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