New Nuclear Reality Check: What Is Real, When, and at What Cost?
Interest in advanced nuclear technologies is growing, but questions remain about deployment timelines, economics, and regulatory pathways. This session provides a practical assessment of the current state of the industry and the potential role of new nuclear technologies in future resource portfolios.
Patrick White, Group Lead, Fusion, Safety and Regulation, Clean Air Task Force
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Fueling the Next Build-Out: Natural Gas Supply and Infrastructure
Natural gas remains a critical component of the nation's generation portfolio, but questions remain about fuel availability and infrastructure expansion. Get an update on production trends, pipeline development, supply risks, and the outlook for supporting future generation growth.
Mike Howard, Chairman & CEO, Howard Energy Partners
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Planning for Scarcity: Capacity, Reliability and Resource Adequacy
As reserve margins tighten and extreme weather events become more frequent, resource adequacy planning is taking on new urgency. This session examines regional reliability challenges, capacity market trends, and strategies for maintaining reliable service in an increasingly constrained environment.
John Bear, President & CEO, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO); and Stu Bresler, Chief Operating Officer, PJM
