EP 397: Going Nuclear with GA Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols

In Episode 397 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols. Commissioner Echols has served in his role since 2011 and authored the December 2017 motion to keep Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant moving forward. He discusses the benefits of nuclear energy, Vogtle Unit 3 and 4 coming online, some setbacks for nuclear, if the private sector can unleash investment in nuclear, and more. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Commissioner Tim Echols Bio Nuclear Energy Advantages Vogtle Unit 3 goes into operation Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4  DOE: Plant Vogtle Unit 3 Enters Commercial Operations, Bringing Carbon-Free Nuclear Energy to Millions Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and NuScale Power Agree to Terminate the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP)