USEA's Power Sector Podcast USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 143: Nuclear Innovation Alliance President & CEO Judi Greenwald
May 29, 2025
Judi Greenwald, President and CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Alliance, brings over 40 years of environmental policy experience to the discussion. She outlines the Alliance's mission and the pressing need for collaboration to boost public acceptance of nuclear energy. The conversation dives into new nuclear technologies and their advantages over traditional energy sources. Greenwald also highlights crucial reforms needed at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to enhance safety and efficiency, while emphasizing the importance of legislative efforts to advance nuclear innovation.
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NIA's Mission for New Nuclear
- The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) aims to create success conditions for new nuclear energy as a climate and energy security solution.
- Success depends on cost competitiveness, market entry, public acceptance, and scaling with public and private sector collaboration.
Variety in New Nuclear Technologies
- New nuclear technologies vary in size from microreactors for remote or defense use to mid-sized plants suitable for industrial sites.
- More than 60 U.S. companies develop these technologies, each addressing specific energy needs and niches.
Defend Pro-Nuclear Policies
- Supportive legislation like the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act and Inflation Reduction Act are crucial for nuclear innovation.
- Protect these policies and ensure funding for loan programs, tax credits, and DOE demonstration projects to maintain momentum.