Although the nuclear energy industry has faced some recent challenges, the future continues to remain bright for the industry.  The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has recently granted Design Certification for the Westinghouse AP1000 technology, and this has paved the way for the first new orders for nuclear power plants in over three generations at the Vogtle and Summer plants in the Southeastern United States.  Additionally, Westinghouse is moving forward to be the first to license and deploy a safe, economic small modular reactor (SMR) to meet the many needs of existing and new nuclear customers.  Westinghouse with its utility partner, Ameren Missouri, have plans that satisfy the DOE objective of having an SMR operating by 2022.

While the nuclear energy industry and the tire industry are, on the surface, quite different, there are elements that span both industries.  These include: safety; reliability; customer assurance/approval; cost effectiveness; and waste. Tonight’s presentation will focus on these common elements of both businesses and how Westinghouse is addressing these areas to ensure that nuclear power will continue to provide a safe, clean and reliable option for baseload energy for years to come.