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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Getting back to yes: A local perspective on decommissioning, restart, and responsibility
For 45 years, Duane Arnold Energy Center operated in Linn County, Ia., near the town of Palo and just northwest of Cedar Rapids. The facility, owned by NextEra Energy, was the only nuclear power plant in the state.
In August 2020, a historic derecho swept across eastern Iowa with winds approaching 140 miles per hour. Damage to the plant’s cooling towers accelerated a shutdown that had already been planned, and the facility entered decommissioning soon after, with its fuel removed in October of that year. Iowa’s only nuclear plant had gone off line.
Today the national energy landscape looks very different than it did just six short years ago. Electricity demand is rising rapidly as data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and electrification expand across the country. Reliable, carbon-free baseload power has become increasingly valuable. In that context, Linn County has approved the rezoning necessary to support the recommissioning and restart of Duane Arnold and is actively supporting NextEra’s efforts to secure the remaining state and federal approvals.
August 6–9, 2023
Building Resiliency in a Rapidly Changing World
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 | 8:00–10:00AM EDT
We are tackling a football theme for the Tuesday Evening Event. Wear your favorite team jersey to kick off a fun night!
Monday, August 7, 2023
8:00–10:00AM EDT
Plenary II- Nuclear and the Future of Resiliency
Tuesday,August 8, 2023
The ANS Operations and Power Division (OPD) is offering an opportunity for complimentary registration and housing to the American Nuclear Society Utility Working Conference (UWC) and Technology Expo.
YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK FROM 3:00 PM ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 6th until 12:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9th.
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Enhance your visibility at the 2023 Utility Working Conference by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor. Sponsors and exhibitors are recognized on the meeting website and the mobile app. All sponsors will also be acknowledged at the Opening Plenary, in promotional communications, and on signage displayed throughout the meeting. Sponsorship packages are limited, so reserve your package early.
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