Jigar Shah: Breaking the Nuclear Stalemate

Jigar Shah, Director of the US Department of Energy Loan Programs Office, discusses the future of nuclear power in the USA. They explore growing up near a nuclear station, the role of the Loan Programs Office in the industry, comparing costs and models of nuclear power plants in the US and Korea, and the need for nuclear energy to meet energy demands. Funding options, transitioning to clean energy sources, and advanced geothermal technology are also discussed.