National Conversation Hosted by Bloomberg BNA and Nuclear Matters Focuses on Future of the Nuclear Energy Industry

ARLINGTON, Va., April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bloomberg BNA today announced that it will be hosting a nationwide series of events underwritten by Nuclear Matters and focused on the future of nuclear energy.  The kickoff event, A Conversation on Nuclear Energy, is being held at Bloomberg New Energy Finance's "Future of Energy Summit" on Tuesday, April 14 in New York City from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time at the Grand Hyatt New York.  The event will be live-tweeted using the hashtag #NuclearGoingForward. 

"The existing U.S. nuclear fleet faces significant uncertainty today as it is subject to a perfect storm of economic and policy challenges brought on by the unintended consequences of market structure and government policies," said Chris Gadomski, lead analyst, nuclear, at Bloomberg New Energy Finance and session moderator for the New York event.  "These events will feature an engaging discussion with corporate leaders, policymakers, and non-governmental organizations to explore the multitude of pressing issues impacting the industry."

"We are pleased to partner with Bloomberg BNA to continue spreading the word on the benefits of, and challenges faced by, nuclear plants in the U.S.," said former Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH), co-chair of Nuclear Matters.  "These forums will be important venues in which we will engage stakeholders around the country to discuss how to solve for these challenges, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that existing nuclear energy plants are preserved."

Topics being discussed at the New York session include:

• the role of nuclear energy plants in a carbon-constrained environment
• the role of nuclear energy in the evolving energy mix
• the economic challenges facing U.S. nuclear energy plants
• innovative technologies the nuclear industry may deploy in the near future
• how the nuclear energy industry may evolve in the coming years
• the policy landscape for nuclear energy in Washington, D.C.

The event series will feature a mix of federal and state policymakers and influencers, business leaders, media, activists, academia and industry stakeholders discussing issues related to the role of nuclear in our evolving energy mix.  Speakers at the kickoff event include:

• Former Senator Judd Gregg, Co-Chair, Nuclear Matters
• Mark Marano, President, Americas, Westinghouse Electric Company
• Gary Mignogna, President and CEO, AREVA Inc. North America
• Mike Twomey, Vice President of External Affairs, Entergy Wholesale Commodities
• Tom Blees, Author, "Prescription for the Planet —The Painless Remedy for Our Energy & Environmental Crises" and President, the Science Council for Global Initiatives

Additional events will be held throughout 2015 and 2016 in major U.S. cities. 

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