Public
Outreach
The public perception of commercial nuclear power is often impacted by a lack of understanding of the science and benefits of nuclear technology. To counter this perception, the VIN Hub will develop and implement an outreach and public engagement that integrates and complements similar outreach efforts of other organizations such as the Department of Energy (DoE), American Nuclear Society (ANS) and other stakeholders.
This initiative has the following objectives:
- Increasing the awareness of the role and impact of nuclear energy on Virginia’s economy
- Increasing the awareness of Virginia’s role in the supply chain for nuclear energy (infrastructure and people)
- Building support for the siting of small modular reactor facilities in Virginia
- Increasing the awareness of the benefits of nuclear energy to the consumer, to industry and for creating a clean, carbon free world
- Outline and promote data driven technical solutions to barriers to deployment
Nuclear Energy is CLEAN
To meet the Commonwealth’s goal of 100% carbon-free energy by 2045, it is critical for Virginia to utilize all available clean energy sources, including nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is a foundational component of an economical and technically feasible electrical generation structure for meeting Virginia’s clean energy goal.
Nuclear Technology is INNOVATIVE
Virginia can become a national leader in clean energy and advanced technological research, and at the same time reduce carbon emissions, promote economic growth, and protect the environment for future generations. Nuclear innovation has the potential to power us to Mars and beyond, and Virginia’s equipment and expertise can power that innovation
Nuclear Technology is the FUTURE
Virginia is home to a world-class university system whose renowned research programs attract students from around the Commonwealth and around the world to complete their education in Virginia. As a global leader within the nuclear industry, Virginia is also home to companies developing the next generation of nuclear technologies, including new nuclear fuel technologies, next-generation nuclear projects, and even the nuclear technologies that have the potential to propel us to Mars. Virginia’s expertise, infrastructure, and physical/human resources can make it a global leader in nuclear technologies far into the future.
Nuclear Technology is Opportunity
In 2018, the Virginia legislature passed legislation establishing the 17th Energy Career Cluster for the Commonwealth. Students now have the opportunity to learn about career opportunities in energy, and to focus their education on jobs that will meet the needs of the industry’s growing workforce. We must continue to ensure today’s education will meet the demands of tomorrow’s nuclear energy workforce.
Nuclear Energy is CLEAN
To meet the Commonwealth’s goal of 100% carbon-free energy by 2045, it is critical for Virginia to utilize all available clean energy sources, including nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is a foundational component of an economical and technically feasible electrical generation structure for meeting Virginia’s clean energy goal.
Nuclear Technology is INNOVATIVE
Virginia can become a national leader in clean energy and advanced technological research, and at the same time reduce carbon emissions, promote economic growth, and protect the environment for future generations. Nuclear innovation has the potential to power us to Mars and beyond, and Virginia’s equipment and expertise can power that innovation
Nuclear Technology is the FUTURE
Virginia is home to a world-class university system whose renowned research programs attract students from around the Commonwealth and around the world to complete their education in Virginia. As a global leader within the nuclear industry, Virginia is also home to companies developing the next generation of nuclear technologies, including new nuclear fuel technologies, next-generation nuclear projects, and even the nuclear technologies that have the potential to propel us to Mars. Virginia’s expertise, infrastructure, and physical/human resources can make it a global leader in nuclear technologies far into the future.
Nuclear Technology is Opportunity
In 2018, the Virginia legislature passed legislation establishing the 17th Energy Career Cluster for the Commonwealth. Students now have the opportunity to learn about career opportunities in energy, and to focus their education on jobs that will meet the needs of the industry’s growing workforce. We must continue to ensure today’s education will meet the demands of tomorrow’s nuclear energy workforce.