Preserving Communities Through a Coal to Nuclear Just Transition (INL/WNA/NEI)

Advanced nuclear energy technologies are emerging as an attractive option to replace coal generation. These designs are well-suited to match the capacity and dispatchability of fossil generation while requiring a comparable workforce and long-term employment prospects. This panel will assess the opportunities for advanced nuclear to facilitate the transition away from coal generation towards an infrastructure that supports a reliable low-emission power sector while meeting the needs of communities. The panel will include government, private sector and research perspectives while also examining the prospects for this transition in different countries.

Speakers

• Jason Hansen, Idaho National Laboratory

• Pat Dalzell, Bruce Power 

• Ana Birchall, Nuclearelectrica 

Moderator

Jessica Johnson, nucleareurope