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EPRI’s celebration of Nuclear Science Week continues with this EPRI Current episode featuring chief nuclear officers Kimberly Cook-Nelson (Entergy) and Steve Swilley (EPRI). Listen in to learn what inspired their interest in the nuclear industry, their career paths, opportunities for people to join, and the how the industry is rising to the challenge of increasing demand for carbon-free nuclear power. Listen here (https://lnkd.in/gj2CF573) #NucSciWeek #nuclear #jobs #EPRICurrentPodcast

#EPRIatCOP29: On Saturday, Neil Wilmshurst, Chief Nuclear Strategy Officer, will participate in a panel: Supporting Ukraine’s Post-War Leadership in Nuclear Energy, organized by the U.S. Department of State. The panel will present action to be taken by the U.S. and Ukraine to ensure Ukraine’s energy security and rebuild its industrial capacity, consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement, positioning Ukraine as a nuclear energy leader post-war. Neil will highlight nuclear energy’s critical role in decarbonizing industry and Ukraine will highlight the critical role of nuclear energy in its energy transition and post-war recovery while ensuring a just transition for its industrial workforce. Keep up with EPRI at COP here: https://lnkd.in/ekqUyzJk.

EPRI understands that the energy workforce of the future will need new and different skills and training for new and different jobs. We are proud to be a collaborative sponsor of the Energy Careers Discovery Zone, an interactive one-stop information shopping event hosted by the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) on November 21. If you are a job creator, trainer, recruiter or work in energy policy, in the Washington DC area, this no-charge event is for you. It will be held at the Hilton Washington at the Wharf from 9:00am-2:00pm. Come fly a drone and print 3D solar panels! See first-hand what energy jobs will be and how we need to develop the industry workforce to do them.

Climate data could be the key to staying resilient against extreme weather—but how do we translate such complex data into actionable insights for the energy industry? ⛈️ 📊 Over the past two years, EPRI’s Climate READi and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories have collaborated to present accessible climate data that addresses climate risks such as hurricanes, extreme cold, flooding, and more. Through Climate READi, power companies can make more resilient, climate-informed decisions. Collaborating with seven national labs—including Argonne National Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory—EPRI has hosted four region-specific workshops across the U.S. For instance, this past August, EPRI and Brookhaven National Laboratory hosted a workshop in NYC that examined the impacts of storm flooding and clouds on the power system. Discussing the partnership, Morgan M. Scott, Director of Climate READi, emphasized “The labs have strong scientific and regional capabilities. They’re advancing research that can make a big difference globally, nationally, and in the regions where they are located.” The initiative’s efforts will culminate with the publication of the “Climate READi: Power Framework” at Battelle’s Innovations in Climate Resilience conference next spring. Read more in the #EPRIJournal 👀 https://lnkd.in/eqG-kcpx

The collaborative work among energy leaders each year at COP provides momentum and continuity to other critical global convening opportunities. On Friday, in his capacity as US Member Committee Chair for the World Energy Council, EPRI’s Neil Wilmshurst will attend Road to Riyadh: Inspiring Ambition, Delivering Transitions, a planning discussion about the next World Energy Congress held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in October 2026. The event will be led by Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General and CEO, World Energy Council and Khalid Almehaid, Deputy Minister of Climate Change and Sustainability, Saudi Arabia. The collaboration continues to move the energy transition forward! Keep up with EPRI at COP here: https://lnkd.in/ekqUyzJk.

EPRI's engagements at COP29 got underway this week with Neil Wilmshurst's participation in a session, Making the Nuclear Resurgence Bankable. Scaling nuclear as a low-carbon energy option is seeing a lot of discussion at COP29.

𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗜’𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀 For utilities making decisions about plant maintenance and safety or considering investments in conversions such as coal-to-nuclear or hydrogen-blended natural gas, EPRI’s energy generation labs provide cutting-edge research, practical data, and economic models to inform the path forward. Join our four-part Lab Chronicles webinar series this December for a close look into key research areas: • 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟵): See how high-fidelity cyber simulations strengthen OT systems. • 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟭𝟬): Discover how material testing informs maintenance and reliability. • 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟭𝟭): Learn how microstructure analysis predicts component lifespan. • 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 (𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟭𝟮): Explore corrosion and electrolysis research for sustainable energy. 🔗 Register now for insights and practical tools to enhance performance and resilience: https://cvent.me/QVDxgQ

EPRI welcomes Vistra Corp. as one of the 20-plus founding members of the new DC Flex Initiative. #DCFlex will explore how data centers can support the electric grid, enable better asset utilization, and support the clean energy transition. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eW7RUJT2. #DataCenter #ElectricGrid #CleanEnergyTransition

The themes for COP29 on Thursday are finance, trade and investment. EPRI's Neil Wilmshurst will speak on a panel co-hosted by EPRI, Edison Electric Institute and Nuclear Energy Institute on the challenges of meeting net-zero goals in the face of meeting increasing worldwide demand for electricity. He will also participate in a panel discussion hosted by Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and Corporate Alliance for Innovation towards Net Zero (CAIN) on Innovation Incubation for Clean Energy Tech.  EPRI's Incubatenergy Labs program (https://lnkd.in/ehw9matc) offers one solution to scaling new climate tech. Keep up with EPRI at COP here: https://lnkd.in/ekqUyzJk

As electrification, adoption of artificial intelligence, and market growth increase the demand for carbon-free energy, many countries are identifying nuclear power as one of the key clean energy solutions in their net-zero roadmaps. EPRI recently contributed to a new white paper from World Economic Forum which shares a Framework for leaders across the nuclear ecosystem to align on actions and strategies to help accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies. The report looks at how policies and government programs, innovative project management techniques, supply chain readiness, and talent growth, could unlock the potential of advanced nuclear and #SMRs for supporting a sustainable energy future. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eQSMN4gB