Katie Huff

Katie Huff, an associate professor at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign and former U.S. Department of Energy official, dives into the pivotal role of nuclear energy in our future. She discusses the reopening of old plants like Palisades and Three Mile Island to meet rising electricity demands driven by AI. Huff sheds light on the challenges of scaling up nuclear for decarbonization, including regulatory hurdles and costs. She also explores the promise of small modular reactors and the importance of government support and standardization in achieving a nuclear revival.