Nuclear energy is an affordable, clean and reliable source of energy and happens to be one of the most efficient energy sources in the United States and throughout the world today. CASEnergy Coalition’s Co-Chairs Gov. Christine Todd Whitman and Dr. Patrick Moore address some of your most frequently asked questions about nuclear energy in this video.

Georgia is paving the way for a resurgence of nuclear energy with new nuclear technology and the “go-ahead” from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build and operate two new reactors at Plant Vogtle. This new development marks an exciting time for the U.S. nuclear industry and Georgia residents, as the expansion will play a vital role in increasing clean-air energy production and providing a much-needed economic boost to Georgia communities.

CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore paid a visit to the “Peach State” to lead a livestream event, “An Update on the Nuclear Renaissance,” in Atlanta on Monday, Feb. 6 for CASEnergy members and Atlanta residents, as well as online viewers. The webinar was co-hosted by the Georgia Public Policy Foundation.

During the webinar, Dr. Moore discussed the future of nuclear energy and answered viewers’ questions about progress at Plant Vogtle and the next generation of nuclear reactors during a Q&A session.

“Planning for the nuclear renaissance and new nuclear construction is estimated to have already created 15,000 jobs in the United States…if we want to keep nuclear energy as a key component of the U.S. energy supply, we have to build 20 to 30 nuclear energy reactors in the next couple of decades to replace ones that go offline and to keep up with the growing requirement of energy. That is going to employ tens of thousands of people,” Moore said.

In addition to leading the webcast, Dr. Moore also addressed an audience at the State House Democratic Caucus and caught up with radio host Tim Bryant onWGAU-AM.

If you weren’t able to attend or watch the livestream event, you can still catch the replay of Dr. Moore’s webinar below.

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AABE was established 35 years ago to encourage involvement of African Americans in energy policy-making and serve as a resource for discussion of the economic, social and political impact energy has on African-American communities around the nation. One of the positive impacts, which Stewart shares during his interview, is the high volume of job creation in nuclear energy.

With continued trends in unemployment, Stewart encourages students to pursue a career in the fast-growing American nuclear industry, which offers thousands of well-paying, long-term careers in communities across the U.S. Opportunities exist for a variety of positions in nuclear energy, including engineers, technicians, skilled trade and technology workers, and more. Nuclear energy has the ability to transform communities with new jobs and economic development. The 104 reactors in operation around the country each contributes an average of $430 million a year in total economic output for their local communities. That money comes in salaries, materials and state and local taxes for better schools, roads, hospitals and other infrastructure.

Learn more about job opportunities in nuclear energy and watch the complete interview with Frank Stewart below.

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Years ago Dr, Moore was the co-founder of Greenpeace, today, he is our CASEnergy co-chair. Watch an interview he did with ETV’s Matthew Walton. Dr. Moore outlines his position on nuclear and his thoughts on the future of nuclear in the U.S.

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