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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NN Asks: How can nuclear energy support the rising energy demand from data centers?
Nicolas Stauff
Data centers power our digital lives—along with many aspects of our economy and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. Electricity demand is rising rapidly, with the domestic data center load projected to increase from 4 percent to 9 percent of U.S. electricity consumption by 2030. This surge is already reshaping utility planning, grid interconnection queues, and the market for reliable power nationwide.
Nuclear energy is well matched to data center needs, because it provides reliable, 24/7 electricity with stable long-term costs. Modern hyperscale data center campuses can require hundreds of megawatts for IT equipment and cooling, and many applications demand maximum uptime. At the same time, leading hyperscalers have aggressive decarbonization commitments that limit reliance on fossil generation. Data centers also require fiber connectivity, a skilled workforce, and local acceptance—yet they can deliver meaningful tax base and employment impacts, especially when coupled with a major energy project.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, near the nation's capital, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider for decommissioning shutdown nuclear energy facilities, managing used nuclear fuel, conducting federal site clean-up and closure, and the sale of uranium, conversion, and enrichment services to the U.S. commercial and federal markets. In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212 (212Pb), a rare alpha-emitting radioisotope and one of the more potent therapeutic payloads against cancer cells.
Join one of the manned informal booth times slots below. Talk directly to recruiters from Nuclear Naval Laboratory and ask questions about the organization and positions available.
Thursday, April 8
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT - Orano Internships and Career OpportunitiesVisit Booth
12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT - Live Q&AVisit Booth
3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT - Orano Internships and Career OpportunitiesVisit Booth
4:00 - 5:00 PM EDT - Live Q&AVisit Booth
Friday, April 9
11:00 - 12:00 PM EDT - Orano Federal Services Information SessionVisit Booth
12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT - TN Americas Information SessionVisit Booth
2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT - Orano Internships and Career OpportunitiesVisit Booth
3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT – Live Q&AVisit Booth
4:00 - 5:00 PM EDT – TN Americas Fabrication Information SessionVisit Booth
Saturday, April 10
11:00 - 12:00 PM EDT - Orano Internships and Career OpportunitiesVisit Booth
1:00 - 2:00 PM EDT - Live Q&AVisit Booth
