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Nuclear Energy

Clean & Sustainable Dispatchable Power

Nuclear energy is a crucial zero-emission power source. Nuclear produces electricity 24/7 and provides more than 50% of the country's carbon-free electricity.

The next-generation nuclear energy fleet includes advanced reactors, small modular reactors and micro modular reactors. These reactors build upon the nuclear power industry's long history of reliable and safe operations. Plus, they provide more or less power on demand to meet variable loads and complement intermittent renewable generation sources.

Explore the information below to learn more about nuclear energy, innovations in reactor technologies and the Department of Energy's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program.

About Nuclear Energy

5 Fast Facts on Nuclear Energy

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

3 Reasons Why Nuclear Is Clean & Sustainable

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Science 101

American Nuclear Society

Navigating Nuclear

American Nuclear Society

Nuclear Energy Fundamentals

Nuclear Energy Institute

5 Fast Facts on Spent Nuclear Energy

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

Recycling Used Nuclear Fuel 

Nuclear Energy Institute

The Path to Decarbonization: Overview of the Demand for New Nuclear

Nuclear Energy Institute

What Every Governor Needs to Know About Nuclear Energy

 Nuclear Energy Institute

Next-Generation Nuclear Reactor Technologies

Advanced Reactor Technology Development – Fact Sheet

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

Advanced Reactor Development – Paving a Path to Commercialization – Infographic

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP)

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

Advanced Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Energy Institute

5 Advanced Reactor Designs to Watch in 2030

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Reactor Technologies

Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology: A Primer

Nuclear Innovation Alliance

Advanced Reactors Information System (ARIS)

International Atomic Energy Agency

Courtesy of U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/infographic-advanced-reactor-development

Waynette Roberson

Waynette Roberson is CPCCo’s Director of Mission Assurance & Optimization. With more than 30 years of experience in the nuclear and manufacturing sectors, she leads initiatives to align CPCCo’s goals with a strong nuclear safety culture.

Previously, Waynette was the Chief Performance Assurance Officer at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, where she designed the Performance Assurance Organization and developed the Performance Assurance Program. Her career roles focusing on performance assurance, quality management and regulatory compliance with several companies across the DOE complex and internationally.

She holds a master’s degree in business and organizational communication and a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering technology from Murray State University. Certified as an NQA-1 Lead Auditor, Waynette excels in performance and quality assurance, incident investigation and root-cause analysis.