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A Conversation of the Future of Nuclear Energy in the United States, part of the Distinguished Energy & Environment Lecture Series.

In recent polling, Tennesseans overwhelmingly favor nuclear technology for energy production, and states like Tennessee are promoting nuclear power as a path to cleaner energy production. Still, nuclear sources produce only 20 percent of electricity generated in the U.S. How soon could we expect a substantial expansion in nuclear energy production, including small modular reactors? Panelists from UT, ORNL, and TVA will take the podium at the Baker School to address the technical, economic, public perception, and regulatory hurdles that will shape the future of nuclear energy in the United States.  

Panelists:

• Jamie Coble – University of Tennessee Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering 
• Scott Hunnewell – Tennessee Valley Authority Vice President of the Nuclear Program 
• Andrew Nelson – Oak Ridge National Laboratory Section Head for Nuclear Fuel Development

An in person event in the Toyota Auditorium. No registration necessary.

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To watch the webcast of the event, visit: https://tiny.utk.edu/nuclearpanel.