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In case you missed it, Revolutionizing Naval Power with Nuclear Propulsion with Joe Miller, President of Government Operations at BWXT, to explore how nuclear propulsion is reshaping the future of the U.S. Navy — and beyond. From Project Pele to TRISO fuel, from space nuclear propulsion to the role of AI in innovation, this conversation dives deep into the technologies and strategies driving the next wave of nuclear advancement. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eAV7asfu #AdvancedNuclear #UCANPower #BWXT #NuclearPropulsion #TRISOFuel #ProjectPele #AI #CleanEnergy #NuclearInnovation #DefenseTech #Podcast Lucian Niemeyer Dominique Cooper Jeff Crater L. David Cherington BWXT

AI’s energy demand is fueling a nuclear revival.  Google and NextEra Energy will restart Iowa’s Duane Arnold Energy Center by 2029, supplying Google’s data centers with 615 MW of clean, reliable power under a 25-year agreement. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gGwrz-CS #UCANPower #NuclearEnergy #AI #CleanPower #Google #NextEraEnergy #EnergyTransition

Amazon Goes Nuclear ⚛️ Amazon is building its first Small Modular Reactor plant in Washington to provide reliable, carbon-free power for AWS data centers. The project highlights the growing role of advanced nuclear technology in meeting energy demands sustainably. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gskpxd8g #UCANPower #AdvancedNuclear #CleanEnergy #SMR #DataCenters #EnergyInnovation

Oklo officially broke ground on its first Aurora powerhouse at Idaho National Laboratory last month. This is one of the first fast-reactor projects to move from paper to construction in the U.S. Why this matters: ✅ Part of DOE’s new Reactor Pilot Program ✅ Backed by federal momentum and executive orders to accelerate deployment ✅ Will support rising demand from AI, data centers, and critical infrastructure 🎧 Tune into our podcast where we featured Oklo Inc Senior Director Ed Petit De Mange: https://lnkd.in/eAV7asfu 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2k-KQEf #Nuclear #AdvancedNuclear #EnergyInnovation #Oklo #CleanEnergy #AIInfrastructure

New on the Advanced Nuclear, the Official Podcast of UCAN Power ⚓️ Revolutionizing Naval Power with Nuclear Propulsion In this episode, host Jim Howe speaks with Joe Miller, President of Government Operations at BWXT, about the transformative role of nuclear propulsion in the US Navy and BWXT’s cutting-edge innovations like Project Pele, the importance and benefits of TRISO fuel, the challenges of workforce development, space nuclear propulsion, BWXT's focus on innovation, and the role of AI in advancing nuclear technology. Highlights Include: 💠 The evolution and strategic importance of nuclear propulsion in naval operations 💠 BWXT’s leadership in advanced nuclear technologies 💠 The promise of TRISO fuel for next-gen reactors 💠 Workforce development challenges in the nuclear sector 💠 How AI is accelerating innovation in nuclear energy 💠 Joe’s personal journey and BWXT’s mission to meet rising global energy demands 🎧 Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/eAV7asfu #AdvancedNuclear #BWXT #NuclearPropulsion #ProjectPele #TRISOFuel #AIinEnergy #CleanEnergy #DefenseInnovation #NavalPower #NuclearLeadership #Podcast L. David Cherington Jim Howe Lucian Niemeyer Jeff Crater Dominique Cooper

"Powering the Palmetto State" on the latest episode of Advanced Nuclear Podcast, the Official Podcast of UCAN Power. Jim Howe dives into the dynamic role South Carolina plays in the future of advanced nuclear energy. With federal momentum building—highlighted by four executive orders signed in May to accelerate industry growth—states like South Carolina are leading the charge. Joining him are two powerhouse voices in the nuclear space and founders of Palmetto Nuclear Coalition: 🔹 Ethel Bunch, CEO of Global to Local recognized as one of South Carolina's most influential leaders in the sustainability space. 🔹 Jordan Marsh, VP at Thorn Run Partners with deep experience in federal affairs and regional development. Together, they unpack South Carolina’s impressive nuclear legacy, its current leadership in nuclear generation (reaching up to 60% of the state’s electricity), and the policy and community efforts driving its future. 🎧 Tune in to hear how the Palmetto State is shaping America’s clean energy future: https://lnkd.in/eAV7asfu #AdvancedNuclear #CleanEnergy #NuclearPower #SouthCarolina #EnergyPolicy #Sustainability #UCANPower #ThinkDeterrence #PalmettoNuclearCoalition #EthelBunch #JordanMarsh #NuclearLeadership L. David Cherington Jeffrey "Jeff" C. Crater Lucian Niemeyer Dominique Cooper

Dr. Fred Kennedy, President of Dark Fission Space Systems, sits down with Jim Howe to explore how nuclear technologies could revolutionize space exploration. Topics include: ⭐ The history and future of nuclear propulsion ⭐ Nuclear thermal vs. electric propulsion ⭐ Operational advantages for missions to Mars and beyond ⭐ Regulatory challenges and the need for reliable resources ⭐ Innovations like particle bed reactors, AI, and additive manufacturing 🎧 Tune in to hear how Dark Fission is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space tech. 👉 https://lnkd.in/epdxhJuF 👉 Listen to all of our episodes at https://lnkd.in/eAV7asfu #AdvancedNuclear #SpaceTech #NuclearPropulsion #Innovation #MarsMission #DarkFission #FredKennedy #JimHowe #nuclearthermal #nuclearreactors #darkfission #aerospace L. David Cherington Lucian Niemeyer Dominique Cooper

The UCAN Power Team continues to highlight the nexus of reliable nuclear power, national security, and economic prosperity. We'll be engaged in three events the week of Sept 29 starting on Monday with a lunchtime webinar featuring the Department of War's nuclear power development initiatives with experts Jeff Waksman, Nancy Balkus, Corey C. and special guests, Ashley Sadorra and Dominique Cooper sponsored by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME). Tuesday is a lunchtime session with Constellation Energy in person at the DC Army/Navy Club with the United States Association for Energy Economics (NCAC-USAEE), “Finding Solutions to a National Energy Emergency”. On Wednesday, we’ll join leaders from Westinghouse, Rolls Royce, Google, and the Nuclear Energy Institute for a morning panel sponsored by The British-American Business Association (BABA), in Washington DC entitled, “Keeping Pace with AI's Voracious Appetite for Energy,” Please repost to those in your network that may be interested in attending any one of these forums. Reach out to UCAN Power if you want more details on attendance David O'Keefe Nicholas McMurray Marcus Nichol Michael Flannigan Steve Kiesner Jim Howe Jeffrey "Jeff" C. Crater " L. David Cherington Michael Kappaz Richard G Kidd IV Maya L. Timothy A. Frazier Christopher Ploch, Esq. Jess Gehin Ted Jones John Kotek #Datacenters #powergeneration #energyemergency #electricity #nuclear #advancednuclearpower #nuclearenergy #nuclearpower #cleanenergy #renewables #renewableenergy #Advancednuclearreactor #environment #UCANpower #energy #power

New Advanced Nuclear Podcast Episode Alert! This episode with host Jim Howe speaks with Ed Petit de Mange, Senior Director of Fuel Recycling at Oklo Inc, about the company’s groundbreaking plans to commercialize nuclear fuel recycling. We dive into: ♻️ The science and strategy behind recycling used nuclear fuel 🏭 Oklo’s first-of-its-kind commercial recycling facility in Oak Ridge, TN ⚛️ How recycled fuel will power fast spectrum reactors 🤝 The importance of collaboration with national labs 📜 Navigating the regulatory landscape This conversation highlights how advanced nuclear technologies are shaping the future of America’s energy security. 🎧 Listen now and join the movement toward a cleaner, more secure energy future: https://lnkd.in/eAV7asfu #AdvancedNuclear #FuelRecycling #CleanEnergy #Oklo #NuclearInnovation #EnergySecurity #OakRidge #Podcast Jeffrey "Jeff" C. Crater L. David Cherington Lucian Niemeyer Dominique Cooper #UCANPower

Simon Irish, CEO of Terrestrial Energy, talks about his company's Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology, the strategic move to go public, and the evolving investment landscape for advanced nuclear projects. Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/gAWugJiP Listen to all episodes at https://lnkd.in/eAV7asfu #TerrestrialEnergy #IMSR #MoltenSaltReactor #AdvancedNuclear #NuclearInnovation #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #NuclearFinance #EnergyInvestment Lucian Niemeyer Jim Howe L. David Cherington Jeffrey "Jeff" C. Crater Dominique Cooper Kimberly Cherington