ECA Update 04/03: JOIN ECA TODAY FOR USED NUCLEAR FUEL WEBINAR WITH IAEA & DOE; and more

Published: Thu, 04/03/25

Updated: Thu, 04/03/25

JOIN ECA TODAY FOR USED NUCLEAR FUEL WEBINAR WITH IAEA & DOE

Join us TODAY, April 3, at 10:00am ET, to discuss the back end of the fuel cycle in a webinar hosted jointly by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Department of Nuclear Energy, the Office of Nuclear Energy | U.S. Department of Energy, and the Energy Communities Alliance. We will provide information on the implementation of Canada’s Plan for the long-term management of radioactive waste. This webinar will be delivered by senior staff of Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), the organization responsible for radioactive waste and spent fuel management in Canada. It is the third in a series of webinars informing on the Global Progress Towards Sustainable Endpoint Solutions for High-level Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel. Register here: https://iaea.webex.com/weblink/register/rf313a7ae9fd0c8bfa7f9b1f9c45998dd or by clicking the button below!

These discussions will set the stage for conversations that ECA looks to continue at the fourth annual ECA Forum: Moving New Nuclear Projects Forward, to be held from April 22-24 in Idaho Falls, ID with support from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy and the Idaho National Laboratory.

We have confirmed Dr Goff, the head of the DOE Nuclear Energy’s Office, David Wright, Director of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and speakers from dozens of nuclear energy innovators and developers from all stages of the fuel cycle.

Leading developers of nuclear energy actives will all be at our meeting, including:

Aalo Atomics
Amentum
BWXT
Curio
Energy Solutions
Fluor
Holtec International
Kairos Power
Navarro
North Wind
Nuclear Energy Institute
Oklo Inc.
Terrestrial Energy
ZenoPower
...and more!

🔗 Don't miss out - secure your seat now!

For the latest on new nuclear developments read our latest report that focuses on the communities across the country that were once home to government nuclear sites and/or former commercial energy plants are ready to unleash the next wave of nuclear technologies. In “From the Atomic Age to New Nuclear,” ECA outlines a host of projects either underway or currently planned at sites across the county to support new nuclear development across the fuel cycle.

READ THE PAPER HERE

ECA looks forward to seeing you at this month's various New Nuclear events!

September 23 - 25, 2025 | Crystal Gateway Marriott | Arlington, VA

Hosted by ECA with the cooperation of the Energy Facility Contractors Group and DOE-EM, the workshop brings together more than 800 senior DOE executives, officials from DOE sites, industry leaders, local elected officials, contractors and community stakeholders to discuss EM’s progress to address the environmental legacy of the Manhattan Project and Cold War-era U.S. nuclear weapons program.

Hear from senior DOE leaders, local government officials, and industry leaders about DOE's cleanup priorities, the future of the workforce, and more.

MORE INFORMATION TO COME!

The National Cleanup Workshop is hosted by the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) with the cooperation of the Energy Facility Contractors Group (EFCOG) and the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM)*.

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NEW MEDIA:

NucleCast - The Honorable William Ostendorff - The Future of Warhead Modernization and Strategic Deterrence

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In this Future Series episode, Kris Osborn and Captain William Ostendorff discuss the critical aspects of nuclear deterrence, focusing on warhead modernization, technological advancements, and the importance of reliability in nuclear weapons. Captain Ostendorff shares insights from his extensive experience in the Navy and his roles in various nuclear security programs, emphasizing the complexities of today's geopolitical landscape and the need for a robust nuclear strategy. The discussion also highlights the role of digital engineering and advanced computing in enhancing weapon performance and reliability, as well as the integration of non-nuclear components in nuclear systems.

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