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Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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A series of firsts delivers new Plant Vogtle units
Southern Nuclear was first when no one wanted to be.
The nuclear subsidiary of the century-old utility Southern Company, based in Atlanta, Ga., joined a pack of nuclear companies in the early 2000s—during what was then dubbed a “nuclear renaissance”—bullish on plans for new large nuclear facilities and adding thousands of new carbon-free megawatts to the grid.
In 2008, Southern Nuclear applied for a combined construction and operating license (COL), positioning the company to receive the first such license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2012. Also in 2008, Southern became the first U.S. company to sign an engineering, procurement, and construction contract for a Generation III+ reactor. Southern chose Westinghouse’s AP1000 pressurized water reactor, which was certified by the NRC in December 2011.
Fast forward a dozen years—which saw dozens of setbacks and hundreds of successes—and Southern Nuclear and its stakeholders celebrated the completion of Vogtle Units 3 and 4: the first new commercial nuclear power construction project completed in the U.S. in more than 30 years.
2019
James A. RippleSouthern Nuclear Operating Company
2016
Randall K. Edington
2015
Lee Rogers
2014
Jeffrey B. Archie, Sr. (VP & CNO; So. Carolina Electric & Gas):Danny G. Bost, (EVP & CNO; Southern Nuclear Operating Co.)
2013
David Heler
2012
Keith Moser (Exelon Corporation)
2011
John R. McGaha
2010
Michael Kansler
2009
Amir Shahkarami Exelon
2008
Marvin S. Fertel Nuclear Energy Institute
2007
Marilyn C. Kray NuStart
2006
Scotty Hinnant Progress Energy
2005
Michael Wallace Constellation Generation Group
2004
Joe Sheppard STP Nuclear Operating Company
2003
W. Gary Gates Omaha Public Power District
2002
C. Lance Terry TXU Electric Comanche Steam Electric Station
2001
Roy A. Anderson Nuclear Management Company
2000
James P. O'Hanlon Dominion Energy
1999
Michael S. Tuckman Duke Power Company
1998
Harold B. Ray Southern California Edison
1997
Bill Cavanaugh Carolina Power & Light
1996
Buzz Carns Wolf Creek
1995
Donald Hintz Entergy Operations
1994
Jim Schiffer Pacific Gas & Electric
