Lonnie Stephenson

Nov 27, 2024 | ans.org | Steven P. Nesbit |Lonnie Stephenson

The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted 10–9 last week to advance the nomination of Matthew Marzano to serve on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. It was a party-line vote, with all Democrats supporting Marzano and all Republicans voting “no.”Marzano was nominated by President Biden in July to fill the open NRC seat, and the EPW Committee held a hearing in September on his nomination.

Oct 11, 2024 | ans.org | James Conca |Steven P. Nesbit |Lonnie Stephenson

A white paper produced by Schneider Electric makes the case for using small modular reactors to meet the energy challenges of the data center sector. “Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Suitability for Data Centers,” by Marcin Wegrzyn and Steven Carlini, discusses the potential SMRs offer for supplying reliable, low-carbon energy to data centers, along with enhanced operational safety and improved energy resiliency, compared with renewable alternatives.

Jul 23, 2024 | ans.org | Amy C. Roma |Steven P. Nesbit |Lonnie Stephenson |Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar

The combined energy generation in the United States from solar and wind during the first half of the year was more than that of nuclear plants for the first time, according to data from energy think tank Ember.

Jul 16, 2024 | ans.org | Amy C. Roma |Steven P. Nesbit |Lonnie Stephenson |Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar

The combined energy generation in the United States from solar and wind during the first half of the year was more than that of nuclear plants for the first time, according to data from energy think tank Ember.

Mar 22, 2024 | ans.org | Steven P. Nesbit |Lonnie Stephenson

President Biden announced yesterday his intent to renominate Christopher T. Hanson to be a member and chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Hanson was designated NRC chair by Biden in 2021 and was sworn in as a commissioner on June 8, 2020. He is filling the remainder of a five-year term ending on June 30, 2024. Experience: Hanson has more than two decades of government and private-sector experience in nuclear energy.