Coming January 8, 2026 from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST

As data centers and advanced fuel cycle facilities seek reliable, carbon-free power, new opportunities are emerging to co-locate these energy-intensive operations with nuclear generation and spent fuel storage sites. Such integration could strengthen grid resilience, reduce transmission losses, align high-demand digital infrastructure with established nuclear security and safety protocols and diversify economic opportunities for host communities and regions. Yet it also raises complex questions about regulatory frameworks, community acceptance, and long-term stewardship of nuclear materials. This webinar will bring together experts from the energy, technology, and policy sectors to explore how thoughtful colocation strategies can balance innovation, safety, and public trust in the next generation of nuclear infrastructure.

Speakers will include:

Randy Hemann - City Manager, City of Oak Ridge

David Pointer - Director, Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division, ORNL

Michele Sampson - Director, Division of New and Renewed Licenses, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, NRC

Dr. Jenifer Shafer - Associate Director for Technology and Program Director, ARPA-E

Please contact AJ Ridge, ECA Director of Programs, with any questions at ajr@energyca.org.