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Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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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.
Technical Session
Thursday, February 9, 2023|10:00–11:40AM EST|Ossabaw
Session Chair:
Charles Lease (EPRI)
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Alternate Chair:
Gerry Hildebrandt (South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Co.)
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Leadership and Talent Development in a Changing World
10:00–10:25AM EST
Vanessa Lock (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations), Bonnie Stahl (Institute of Nuclear Power Operations)
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Driving Training Engagement -- The Executive Training Review Board Process (ETRB)
10:25–10:50AM EST
Kerry Wright (Constellation Energy), Brian Lewin (Constellation Energy)
Developing New Training Leaders for Success -- The Nuclear Training Leadership Course (NTLC) 2.0
10:50–11:15AM EST
Kerry Wright (Constellation Energy)
Reflections on Fifty Years of Teaching and Learning in the Nuclear Industry
11:15–11:40AM EST
David W. Helling (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
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