Using Plant Vogtle as a Nuclear Blueprint with Tim Echols, Georgia Public Service Commissioner

30/11/2023 56 min Episodio 32
Using Plant Vogtle as a Nuclear Blueprint with Tim Echols, Georgia Public Service Commissioner

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Episode Synopsis

On today's episode of the Green Hour, we're diving into the first newly constructed nuclear units to be built in the United States in more than 30 years. Joining us is Tim Echols, Georgia Public Service Commissioner. We explore the U.S.'s leadership in nuclear energy and the challenges faced during the construction of Plant Vogtle. We dive into the national security perspective and implications for the workforce and explore the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the nuclear industry. Lastly, we look into the future of nuclear energy, considering lessons from Plant Vogtle and the potential of modular reactors.

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