Giant congratulations goes out to current foresight student Keith Willeford for winning UH’s Critical Issues in Energy writing competition.
The Prompt
Rising electricity prices, increasing concerns about grid reliability, and achieving carbon-free electricity in the U.S. by 2035 have refocused attention on the role of nuclear in the energy transition. This comes after a decade of low investments, accumulating nuclear waste, an aging fleet of reactors, public opposition, and regulatory mandates that stalled nuclear’s growth and led to declines in production. Meanwhile, the nuclear industry has maintained its safety record, made remarkable progress in fusion and advanced nuclear reactors, and improved operating safety and efficiency.
The first topic of the 2022-2023 Energy Symposium Series, The Future of Nuclear in the Energy Transition (CLICK HERE), will address if and how headways in advanced nuclear reactors, fusion, and waste management can overcome the challenges of economic feasibility, efficient and safe waste disposal, and build public and regulatory support for the increased deployment of nuclear energy in the U.S.
In conjunction with our symposium students — regardless of classification or course load — are encouraged to participate in UH Energy’s Critical Issues in Energy Writing Competition. Contestants will be asked to explore the question “What do you think is the role of nuclear in the energy transition?”
