W18 The Evolution of the U.S. Electric Grid: Implications for Nuclear Technology

Sponsored by the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

The energy sector is rapidly evolving. Traditional paradigms for reducing energy losses, improving the utilization of capital equipment and infrastructure, and maintaining grid resilience are adapting as diverse energy generation technologies are deployed. This session will feature presenters from the forefront of energy systems integration research, regulation, and operations. The implications of new and distributed advanced nuclear deployment, alternative loading of nuclear energy on the grid, and operating plant retirements will be discussed.

• The Honorable David A. Wright, Commissioner, OCM/NRC tel: 301-415-1759, e-mail: CMRWright@nrc.gov

   

• Introductory Remarks
  David A. Wright, Commissioner, OCM/NRC
• Introduction to the Electric Grid and FERC
  Jette Gebhart, Director, Office of Energy Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
• Accelerating Economy Wide Decarbonization
  Arshad Mansoor, President and Chief Executive Officer, Electric Power Research Institute
• Grid Modernization Initiative Overview
  Kevin Lynn, Director of Grid Modernization, U.S. Department of Energy
• The Key Role of Nuclear Power in the Clean Energy Transition
  Dewey Samuel Roberts, General Manager, Transmission Planning and Operations Strategy, Duke Energy

• Candace de Messieres, Technical Assistance, NRR/NRC tel: 301-415-8393, e-mail: Candace.demessieres@nrc.gov