ECA Update 09/10: TODAY - WHERE WALL STREET MEETS MAIN STREET - JOIN ECA TO LEARN ABOUT FINANCING NUCLEAR; and more

Published: Wed, 09/10/25

Updated: Wed, 09/10/25

TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS & WHAT TO KNOW THIS WEEK

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from experts shaping the future of nuclear finance - join ECA September 10 for a webinar: Investing in Innovation - Financing Advanced Nuclear Projects
Register now for the National Cleanup Workshop, September 24 - 25
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WHERE WALL STREET MEETS MAIN STREET - JOIN ECA TO LEARN ABOUT FINANCING NUCLEAR PROJECTS TODAY!

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 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!

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WHO'S SPEAKING?
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
NCW sponsorships offer an excellent opportunity to showcase your company, maximize networking opportunities with attendees, and host an exhibit booth during the forum. Click here to learn more!

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS

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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WHAT YOU'VE MISSED:

NRC to conduct environmental review of GLE’s enrichment facility

As part of its environmental review of Global Laser Enrichment’s planned Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility (PLEF) in Kentucky, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced it will conduct a scoping process ahead of preparing an environmental impact statement for GLE’s license application. Announced in the September 5 Federal Register, the NRC is seeking written comments on the scope of the EIS until October 6.

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Atomic Canyon, Idaho National Labs to set AI standards for nuclear

The startup Atomic Canyon is working with the Idaho National Laboratory to create the best version of that testing for nuclear energy, Latitude Media has learned. The company is set to announce a deal with the federal laboratory tomorrow to determine benchmarks that will calculate how effective different software programs are for designing and operating atomic power plants. The standards will be publicly released.

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NRC Accepts COLA for Fermi America’s Behemoth Four-Unit AP1000 Nuclear Plant in Texas

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has accepted for review initial portions of a combined license application (COLA) from Dallas-based Fermi America to build and operate four Westinghouse AP1000 reactors in Carson County, Texas.

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PODCASTS ON NUCLEAR:

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 - General Tom Bussiere: Modernizing the Nuclear Triad

September 9, 2025 | S03 E235

General Tom Bussiere, the commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, discusses the modernization of the nuclear triad, including the challenges and progress of the Sentinel system, updates on the B-21 program, and the importance of long-range stand-off capabilities. He emphasizes the need for support and understanding of the nuclear enterprise and shares insights on recent operations and future goals.

https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/