Jeff Harper

Jeff Harper, VP of Strategy at X-Energy, shares his journey from NRC vendor inspector to innovator in nuclear technology. He discusses the balance between safety and cost, and the revolutionary pebble bed reactor's benefits, including its meltdown-proof design. Harper highlights X-Energy's advanced TRISO fuel technology and the potential of high-temperature nuclear for water desalination. He also addresses the regulatory challenges facing new nuclear technologies in the U.S. and the importance of bridging the expertise gap in the industry.