TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS & WHAT TO KNOW THIS WEEK
WHERE WALL STREET MEETS MAIN STREET - JOIN ECA TO LEARN ABOUT FINANCING NUCLEAR PROJECTS ON SEPTEMBER 10!
Wall Street has arrived to Main Street. Understanding financing pathways is no longer optional—it’s a prerequisite for informed local leadership and successful project development. Join ECA in its upcoming webinar featuring panelists shaping financing solutions for new generation of nuclear projects.
Learn about the new business models emerging and how the financing will occur. Nuclear projects will only move forward if they are financeable. While government funding has played a vital role, the new generation of projects are looking at how to structure the “capital stack” and use a mix of private financing (debt and equity), tax credits, and DOE loan program. In addition, the announced Power Purchase
Agreements between utilities and large off-taker such as Google, Meta and Amazon are providing the credit needed to attract financing – once the projects are ready for market. Join a conversation that will bring together government and the private sector to discuss these items and make recommendations on how these projects can move forward to facilitate these exciting business opportunities. This means real
opportunities to attract capital, create jobs, and leverage nuclear projects for broader economic development. Don’t miss this chance to hear from experts shaping the future of nuclear finance. Speakers will include: - Facilitator: Seth Kirshenberg - Executive Director | Energy Communities Alliance and Partner, Kutak Rock LLP
- Andy Roehr - Managing Director | Baker
Tilly Advisory Group, LP
- Anthony Huston - Managing Partner | Quadrant Nuclear Industries
- Chris Lohse - Innovation and Technology Manager | Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear
Please contact AJ Ridge, ECA Program Director, with any questions at ajr@energyca.org.
THE NATIONAL CLEANUP WORKSHOP IS THIS MONTH - REGISTER BEFORE YOU MISS OUT!
September 24 - 25, 2025 | Crystal Gateway Marriott | Arlington, VA September is finally here, which means National Cleanup Workshop, to be held September 24-25 at the
Crystal Gateway Marriott - Arlington, VA, is just around the corner!
Join us to hear from Roger Jarrell, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) and Acting Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM), and a wide array of federal representatives, industry officials and state and local leaders. We will explore how the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management is working to drive down risks while
also building up new opportunities for communities and the nation.
If you haven’t secured your spot, now’s the time!
WHO'S SPEAKING?
Roger Jarrell | Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Acting Assistant Secretary, DOE-EM
James McConnell | Acting Principal Deputy Administrator, NNSA
Greg Sosson | Associate Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Field Operations, DOE-EM
Kristen Ellis | Associate Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regulatory and Policy Affairs, DOE-EM
Brent Gerry | Mayor, City of West Richland, WA; Chair, ECA
Rebecca Casper | Mayor, City of Idaho Falls, ID; Vice-Chair, ECA
Jonathan “JD” Dowell | Senior Vice President, Fluor
Heatherly Dukes | President, BWXT Technical
Services Group
DJ Johnson | Vice President, Federal Solutions Business Enterprise, Honeywell Federal Solutions; Chair, EFCOG
Mark Johnson | Principal Vice President, High Level Waste Facility, Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP), Bechtel
Jeff Kendall | President, AtkinsRéalis U.S. Nuclear
Michael Lempke | President, Nuclear and Environmental Services,
HII
Mark Whitney | President, Amentum
...and more!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, September 24 8:00am National Cleanup
Workshop 5:30pm Evening Reception for all NCW Attendees Thursday, September 25
8:00am National Cleanup Workshop EXHIBITS & SPONSORSHIPS
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WHAT YOU'VE MISSED: Tennessee Valley Authority signs agreement for 6 GW of small nuclear TVA’s announcement did not
contain a project timeline or financial terms, and the utility said the memorandum of understanding is confidential. “TVA is leading the nation in pursuing new nuclear technologies, and no utility in the U.S. is working harder or faster than TVA,” utility President and CEO Don Moul said in a statement. The agreement with ENTRA1 “highlights the vital role public-private partnerships play in advancing next-generation nuclear
technologies.” Read the full story US uranium company unveils conversion facility plans Texas-headquartered UEC said the new company will be called United States Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp. (UR&C). The initiative responds to federal
policy under recent Executive Orders from the White House calling for a fourfold increase of US nuclear generating capacity by 2050 and reducing reliance on overseas suppliers. Onshoring the nuclear fuel cycle is seen as a priority for national security. Read the full story Energy Department Announces Over $35 Million to Advance Emerging Energy Technologies WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced more than $35 million for 42 projects through DOE’s Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) to help move emerging energy technologies related to grid security, artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, and advanced manufacturing
from DOE National Laboratories, plants, and sites to market. The selected projects will leverage over $21 million in cost share from private and public partners, bringing total funding to more than $57.5 million. Read the full story
Gone Fission Podcast - Charles Oppenheimer August 4, 2025 | S5
E4 Charles Oppenheimer, the grandson of atomic pioneer Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, is Michael Butler’s guest on this week’s episode of the Gone Fission podcast. Ironically, this episode drops two days before August 6 which will be the 80th anniversary of America's use of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima, a pivotal event that launched the end of World War II--and one in which Charles
Oppenheimer's grandfather, Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, played a major role. Charles and Michael sat down at the recent Nuclear Opportunities Workshop in Knoxville, Tennessee, for a wide-ranging discussion that covered everything from nuclear plant financing to what it’s like to be an Oppenheimer in today’s world. Was he surprised that “Oppenheimer” was such a blockbuster hit at the box office? Find out in this week’s episode. https://gonefissionpodcast.com/ NucleCast - Gibum Kim - Navigating South Korean Politics: A New Era September 2, 2025 | S03 E234 In this episode of NucleCast, Gibum Kim from the Korean Institute for Defense Analysis to discuss the recent political
changes in South Korea, particularly the impact of the new Democratic Party leadership on foreign policy, especially regarding North Korea and the US-South Korea alliance. They explore the philosophical differences between the political parties regarding denuclearization, the future of the US-South Korea alliance, and the challenges posed by China. The conversation concludes with Gi-bum's wishes for the future of South Korea's security and international relations. https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/
Investing in innovation - Financing Advanced Nuclear Projects Webinar | September 10 Register Here National Cleanup Workshop 2025 Arlington, VA | September 23 - 25 Learn More Here ECA New Nuclear Forum 2026 Augusta, GA | April 21 - 24 Learn More Here
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