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From Capitol Hill: Nuclear is back, critical for America’s energy future
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy convened its first hearing of the year, “American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era,” on January 7, where lawmakers and industry leaders discussed how nuclear energy can help meet surging electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing, and national security needs.
July 22–26, 2012
Enabling the Future of Nuclear Energy
San Diego, CA|Westin San Diego
Preregistration is closed; please register onsite. This conference is being organized in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. The NPIC & HMIT 2012 International Topical Meeting will be held at the Westin San Diego, located at 400 West Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101. The special room rate for the meeting is $199.00 per night (single/double). To take advantage of this reduced rate, reservations must be made by June 30, 2012 - 5:00 PM (PST). Reservations can be made on their website at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1201261494&key=2230A To register by phone for a guest room: 888-627-9033. Attendees must identify themselves as part of the American Nuclear Society to receive the Group rate. There is also a Government Rate offered for meeting attendees. Reservations can be made on their website at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1201261494&key=D16E2
General Co-Chairs:
Julius J. Persensky (Idaho National Laboratory)
Bruce P. Hallbert (Idaho National Laboratory)
Technical Program Co-Chairs:
Sacit M. Cetiner (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Ronald Boring (Idaho National Laboratory)
Julie I. Reed (Westinghouse)
David Desaulniers (U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission)