Ep 13: John Kotek, Nuclear Energy Institute

Episode Content:




John's career at the Department of Energy, the National
Labs, as an ANS congressional fellow, and in the private
sector




Serving on the Blue Ribbon commission for nuclear waste
management




Why deployment time is key to cost reduction




NEI's national nuclear energy strategy: Preserve,
Sustain, Innovate, and Thrive




An explanation of "negative pricing" and the unintended
consequences of tax credits




The long term strategic advantages that come form being a
global energy supplier




Pros and Cons of various mechanisms the government can use to
support the industry




How SMRs alleviate some of the market problems nuclear faces
today




Some of the other all-stars at NEI: Maria, Dan, John,
Pam, etc.




A key tale for nuclear reactor innovators...