The US Nuclear Future: Learning from Recent Experience and Confronting Future Challenges

Join RFF for a two-part event discussing the challenges and opportunities of a potential nuclear renaissance in the United States.

Date

Oct. 21, 2025

Time

2:00–3:30 p.m. ET

Participants

Cole Simons, William Pizer, and John Williams

Event Series

Webinar

Details

Increasing electricity demand is driving interest in new firm sources of carbon-free electricity alongside low-cost variable resources like wind and solar. As a carbon-free source of reliable electricity, nuclear power has diverse support from a range of stakeholders. State energy planners seeking to meet state climate goals and large tech companies seeking sources of clean electricity have turned to existing and new nuclear facilities to meet their needs. The most recent additions to our domestic nuclear fleet are Vogtle units 3 and 4 owned by Southern Company and brought into service in 2023 and 2024 respectively. This two-part webinar will open with a conversation between Resources for the Future (RFF) President and CEO Billy Pizer and John Williams of Southern Company about the company’s experiences and lessons from the Vogtle Power project. The fireside chat will be followed by a panel of experts who will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing a potential nuclear renaissance in the US.

Fireside Chat

Billy Pizer, RFF
John Williams, Southern Nuclear Operating Company

Speakers

Cole Simons, GE Vernova

Participants

Cole Simons

Managing Director of Government Affairs

William A. Pizer

President and CEO, Resources for the Future

Billy Pizer is President and CEO of Resources for the Future.

John Williams

Senior Vice President of Technical Services and External Affairs

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