Thursday, July 16 | 10:30AM – 1:30PM PST
SNBL Global Gateway, 2333 Seaway Blvd, Everett, WA 98203
Washington State is sprinting toward a 100% clean grid by 2045, but the explosive energy demands of AI data centers and rapid electrification are straining our existing hydropower foundation.
Join us during PNW Climate Week to explore how next-generation nuclear technologies can deliver the clean, firm baseload power the region desperately needs.
What to Expect
The AI Baseload Imperative: Why wind, solar, and batteries need a firm-power partner to keep the grid stable.
Scaling SMRs: The real-world timelines and economics of bringing Small Modular Reactors to Washington State.
Policy & Public Trust: Streamlining the siting process, aligning with state mandates, and prioritizing environmental justice.
The Panel:
Zabrina Johal, CEO, Zap Energy (confirmed)
Providing an overview of nuclear project development in the region and projected capabilities for the grid.
Jackie Eustey, Strategic Outreach Program Manager – New Nuclear Development, Energy Northwest (confirmed)
Providing a utility perspective to projected power needs and how advanced nuclear fits.
State policy expert (invited)
Providing the regulatory perspective on how advanced nuclear fits into Washington’s ambitious Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA).