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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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A closer look at the initial NLIC selections—Part 2
In January, the Department of Energy announced its new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus (NLIC) program, inviting states via a request for information to express their interest in hosting a facility supporting work from the front to the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle.
By April, 26 states had expressed interest in hosting such a facility. At the end of July, the DOE signed memorandums of understanding with five states—Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Utah—to more closely explore the possibilities of state-federal partnerships. These MOUs are not firm commitments from either the federal or state governments. Time will tell which—if any—of the five states develop projects through the program. In the meantime, today, we are taking a close look at what Utah, Idaho, Tennessee can offer in terms of a preexisting nuclear sector that could support new fuel cycle developments.
Educator Training
February 26, 2026|6:00–7:00PM (7:00–8:00PM EST)
Available to All Users
Join Edward A. Friedman, author of Nuclear Energy: Boom, Bust, and Emerging Renaissance, for an educator training webinar exploring the next wave of nuclear innovation: Generation IV reactors. This webinar explores what Generation IV nuclear reactors are and the key attributes that distinguish them from other reactors—such as enhanced safety, sustainability, and waste reduction. Dr. Friedman also discusses the range of Generation IV reactor technologies under development and how their design features expand the potential applications of nuclear energy.
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Edward A. Friedman is Professor Emeritus of Technology Management in the Business School at Stevens Institute of Technology. His undergraduate and doctorate degrees in Physics are from MIT (1957) and Columbia University (1963), respectively. He joined the Stevens faculty as a Professor of Physics in 1963. During the past several years, he has revived a long time interest in nuclear technology issues to develop new courses that deal with nuclear weapons in international affairs, the threat of nuclear terrorism, and nuclear energy. His recently published book, titled “Nuclear Energy: Boom, Bust, and Emerging Renaissance,” is a history and policy analysis of nuclear power that traces the rise, decline, and possible revival of nuclear energy, arguing that understanding this trajectory is essential to evaluating nuclear power’s role in addressing climate change and global energy demand.
