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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 Monday at COP29, Neil Wilmshurst will participate in a panel discussion hosted by KAPSARC, World Energy Council, and IEEE Japan where he will discuss EPRI’s RD&D in decarbonizing energy supply and infrastructure. Panelists will specifically address how different energy sources will work together to ensure that energy supply is decarbonized. Neil will also participate on a panel entitled: Clean Energy Solutions for Decarbonizing Hard to Abate Sectors where he will review the work performed in EPRI’s Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) as well as nuclear solutions. This panel is organized by the European Nuclear Society (ENS), Generation Atomic, American Nuclear Society (ANS), and Voices for Nuclear. Keep up with EPRI at COP here: https://lnkd.in/ekqUyzJk.

#EPRIatCOP29: On Sunday, Neil Wilmshurst will join colleagues and energy stakeholders from the U.S. at a roundtable hosted by Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) to address implementing COP28 commitments on renewables, energy efficiency, the phaseout of fossil fuels, and building climate resilience within current geopolitical and policy contexts. Neil will specifically outline how nuclear energy supports these goals, especially around renewables and the phasing out of fossil fuels. Keep up with EPRI at COP here: https://lnkd.in/ekqUyzJk.

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Europe is leading the way in citizen-driven energy transformation. Through new projects like ENPOWER, #CreteValley, and #EUDream, Europeans are exploring new ways to take charge of their energy use. These EU-funded projects are designed to empower local communities to produce and manage clean energy, aiming for an inclusive, resilient energy transition. In the newest #EPRICurrent podcast episode (available here), host Bill Florence speaks with Eleni Kanellou, Dr Julia Blanke and Mário Teixeira Couto about their work in energy democratization and understanding what may motivate and influence private citizens to better align and optimize their energy consumption with the needs of the grid and overall energy system. By combining advanced tech with human behavior models and citizen engagement, these European projects work to create tools that are user-friendly and responsive to real community needs. Beyond innovation, the projects intend to prioritize trust and data privacy, while addressing the essential need for data-sharing in developing smart energy tools. EPRI and its European partners are working across diverse pilot sites to implement these solutions, bringing valuable lessons to other parts of the world aiming to make their energy systems more sustainable. #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #EnergyDemocracy #EnergyCommunities #RenewableEnergy #Collaboration #EnergyCitizen

#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