The US needs nuclear energy now, more than ever | Are permitting and regulations set up for rapid deployment?

Episode 309 of the Interchange Recharged podcast, hosted by Wood Mackenzie, titled "The US needs nuclear energy now, more than ever | Are permitting and regulations set up for rapid deployment?" was published on February 25, 2025 and runs 40 minutes.

February 25, 2025 ·40m · Interchange Recharged

Summary

Former President Biden's final days in office involved signing an US$840 million energy contract with Constellation - a statement of intent for the US’s largest nuclear supplier. Since then, what’s changed with nuclear policy?  To find out, host Sylvia Leyva Martinez – a principal analyst at Wood Mackenzie – welcomes Maria Korsnick, President and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute to the show.   Maria says that despite uncertainties, there's no reason large reactors couldn't achieve costs as low as US$60 to US$80 per megawatt-hour. Utilities are eyeing an additional 100GW of nuclear power by 2050 – driven in large part by demand from data centers and the tech giants. So how is the industry going to meet this demand? New technology? More permitting reform? More investment?  Join us as Maria reveals the industry's strategic momentum and the pivotal role nuclear plays in providing round-the-clock, highly reliable and cleaner energy. Engagement with both state and tech sectors could shift nuclear from perceived outsider to mainstream option.  Expect in-depth analysis on how the US is positioning itself to meet skyrocketing energy demands, especially from the ever-expanding tech sector. Follow the show wherever you get podcasts, and we’ll be back in two weeks time, Tuesday at 7am. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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