
Overview of the Nuclear Industry
A FREE WPUI Members-only Event
October 26
12:00-1:00 p.m. Central
Online Event

Join Rick Christensen, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Reactors, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy, for a timely briefing on the policies, programs, and market developments shaping the future of the industry.
This session will provide an overview of recent Executive Orders and DOE actions related to nuclear energy, the Office of Nuclear Energy’s priorities and progress, and the UPRISE (Utility Power Reactor Incremental Scaling Effort) initiative. Attendees will also gain insights into the rapidly growing intersection of AI, data center demand, and nuclear power, as well as the opportunities and challenges associated with financing next-generation nuclear projects.
Whether you are tracking federal energy policy, evaluating emerging energy technologies, or seeking to understand the forces driving renewed interest in nuclear power, this discussion will offer valuable perspectives from one of DOE’s senior leaders.
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