Innovations in nuclear energy will play a vital role in reaching Virginia’s goal to be carbon-free by 2050 after Governor Ralph Northam signed legislation directing the state to work with industry to develop a strategic plan for the Commonwealth’s nuclear industry.

Virginia already gets more than 30% of its electrical power from nuclear generation. Getting to 100% carbon-free electrical generation by 2050 will require a significant investment in nuclear generation as well as other “carbon-free” energy sources such as wind and solar.

Energy sector jobs will be easier to find following Governor Northam’s approval of HB2008/SB1348 earlier this year.

Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium (VNEC) released the following statement regarding the Licensing Executives Society’s presentation of the annual Deals of Distinction™ Award to VNEC member Enfission, LLC a joint venture between Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR), and Framatome

The Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium (VNEC) welcomes Enfission, LLC – a joint venture between Lightbridge Corporation (NASDAQ: LTBR) and Framatome, Inc. – as its latest member.

Virginia energy and education groups today released a priorities and recommendations paper entitled “Solutions to Support Energy in the New Virginia Economy.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2016 Contact: April Wade or Bob Bailey 703-672-3883 (Wade) or 434-477-5060 (Bailey) [email protected] or [email protected] Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium and Center for Advanced Engineering and Research to Join Together to Advance Virginia’s Nuclear Industry Arlington, VA – The Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium (VNEC) and the Center for Advanced Engineering and Research […]

Originally posted July 6, 2016 at http://ncr.vt.edu/news/20160706_Nuclear_engineering_expert_Alireza_Haghighat_speaks_at_recent_events.html Virginia is one of the top 10 states in nuclear-generated electricity. Dominion Generation’s four reactors at its North Anna and Surry power stations generate 96 percent of the state’s carbon-free electricity and 39 percent of all its electricity, more than any other source. This is what more than 100 […]

(Originally posted by NEI) Virginia is a leader in nuclear-related fields, including energy, education Almost all of state’s carbon-free electricity comes from its four reactors Organized labor a vocal advocate for nuclear energy’s expansion June 9, 2016—Government officials and industry and education leaders met in Richmond, Virginia, this week to galvanize efforts among the state’s […]

Thank you for making the Virginia Nuclear Energy Summit a success.  We particularly appreciate the support of both NEI and VNEC members who helped us drive our registration to nearly 100 participants. I hope you enjoyed the speakers and presentations, and had the opportunity to engage with the many different stakeholders in the room. If […]