The Mississippi Public Service Commissioners are excited to announce the upcoming Nuclear Summit, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the future of nuclear energy in Mississippi and its role in the state’s energy landscape. The Nuclear Summit is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the MPSC Courtroom in the historic Woolfolk Building in Jackson.

This free event will feature speakers including: Scott Hunnewell (Vice President of the New Nuclear Program at Tennessee Valley Authority); Jeff Merrifield (US Nuclear Industry Council Chairman, and former NRC Commissioner); Jim Smiley (Senior Manager Advanced Nuclear Development Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Port Gibson, Mississippi); Mike King (US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Special Assistant for ADVANCE ACT Implementation); and CEO James Walker Chairman Jay Yu (Nano Nuclear Energy Corporation).

The Commissioners invite all interested parties to this educational summit for a more comprehensive understanding of the current state of nuclear in Mississippi, including the innovative technologies, and the benefits and challenges the state faces.

“Mississippi has the potential to be a leader in nuclear energy, and this summit will serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue about its future,” stated the Commissioners. “We are committed to exploring safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions that will benefit our communities, the economy, and the environment, as we work to shape the future of nuclear energy in our state.”

Click here to register for the Nuclear Summit. The agenda for the Nuclear Summit is available on the Commission’s website.