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 […]

RICHMOND. Va., June 2, 2016—Maurice Jones, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade, and experts from the public and private sectors will convene for a half-day summit Monday, June 6, to highlight the role nuclear energy plays in the Commonwealth of Virginia and its future potential. The summit, sponsored by the Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2015 Contact: April Wade 703-672-3883 [email protected] Arlington, VA – The Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium (VNEC) has urged the Virginia congressional delegation to support reauthorization of the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank. In a letter to the delegation VNEC Chairman Alireza Haghighat said, “The Ex-Im Bank has helped more than 113 Virginia companies by […]

The Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium (VNEC), the newly-formed organization founded to promote Virginia’s important nuclear industry, today announced its leadership team and unveiled its Web site, www.virginianuclear.org. Long-time industry veteran Marshall Cohen will serve as Executive Director while Ali Haghighat, professor of nuclear engineering, Virginia Tech, will serve as Chairman of the Board.