The Mississippi Public Service Commission announced the upcoming MPSC Nuclear Summit, giving industry leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders a chance to discuss the future of nuclear energy and its role in the state’s energy landscape.
The summit is set for Tuesday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Woolfolk Building in Jackson. Anyone interested in learning more about the current state of nuclear energy in Mississippi, along with its innovative technologies, benefits, and challenges, is invited to attend.
“Mississippi has the potential to be a leader in nuclear energy, and this summit will serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue about its future,” MPSC Commissioners Chris Brown, De’Keither Stamps, and Wayne Carr said in a joint statement.
“We are committed to exploring safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions that will benefit our communities, the economy, and the environment, as we work to shape the future of nuclear energy in our state.”
Speakers at the event, which is free to the public, will include:
- Scott Hunnewell – Vice President of the New Nuclear Program at Tennessee Valley Authority
- Jeff Merrifield – U.S. Nuclear Industry Council Chairman and former commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Jim Smiley – Senior Manager Advanced Nuclear Development Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Port Gibson
- Mike King – U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- James Walker – Chief Executive Officer of Nano Nuclear Energy Corporation
Entergy’s Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Port Gibson is the state’s only nuclear power plant, though expansions have made it the largest single-reactor nuclear power plant by generating capacity in the U.S. The plant now generates around 17% of Mississippi’s electricity every year.
