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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 9–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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Duke Energy plans new nuclear buildout in 2025 strategic plan
Duke Energy is looking to add large light water reactors and small modular reactors to its fleet in the coming years to meet increased energy demands expected in its southeast region.
September 22, 2023|9:00–10:00AM (10:00–11:00AM EDT)
Available to All Users
American Nuclear Society Executive Director/CEO Craig Piercy sat down with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair Christopher T. Hanson for an exclusive one-on-one interview at NRC Headquarters on September 18, 2023. This in-depth conversation covered a wide range of topics, including advanced reactor licensing, regulatory delays, legal requirements, Part 53, safety, workforce challenges, leadership, and more.
The interview is available exclusively to ANS members to watch this week before it will be released to the public.
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