As a nuclear power plant expert with over three decades in the industry, I’ve witnessed how regulatory frameworks can either stifle or catalyze technological progress. Now, with today’s urgent push for clean, baseload power, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) represent a pivotal shift. Consequently, the key to unlocking their potential lies in the pivotal advance of […]
The Dawn of a New Regulatory Era The nuclear industry stands at a historic inflection point. Recent executive orders have mandated sweeping changes to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) regulatory framework, creating a paradigm shift in how nuclear facilities operate, maintain compliance, and plan for the future. These changes—designed to accelerate nuclear energy development and streamline […]
In the high-stakes world of nuclear energy, modernizing nuclear procedures is essential to mitigate risks and reduce unnecessary costs. However, many facilities are operating with outdated procedures, unknowingly exposing themselves to a host of hidden costs and risks. Therefore, as industry professionals, we must ask ourselves: Can we really afford to let our procedures fall […]
