Day One - Thursday, October 28, 2010

8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:45 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks

Global Outlook for New Build Activity

9:00 Opening Keynote: Building the Business Case for the Nuclear Revival to Manage Future U.S. Energy Demands

Currently, nuclear power capacitates to about 20% of the U.S.'s total energy generation. But with U.S. energy demand expected to rise by 28% by 2035, nuclear new build is essential. It has been predicted that from 2016, one new nuclear reactor will need to be constructed per year. With that, how is industry gearing up for this resurgence of interest in nuclear power? This opening session provides context and sets the stage for the proceeding conference sessions.

• Projecting the necessary capacity improvements required to meet future U.S. energy demands
• Examining the importance of nuclear power as a cleaner energy source
• Evaluating recent government initiatives for accelerating nuclear new build
− Federal loan guarantee programs
− Government tax credits
• Understanding the importance and market benefits of new nuclear technologies including advanced reactor designs
− Novel reactor technologies
− Small modular and alternative reactor designs

Stan Wise Commissioner Georgia Public Services Commission

9:30 Global Perspectives on an Increasing Nuclear Power Revival

• A global and Canadian-specific forecast for nuclear new build
− What is the projected outlook on new nuclear builds?
− Will there be more refurbishing versus new builds?
• Evaluating the Canadian nuclear industry
− Domestic and international opportunities
• Canada’s progress in development of nuclear energy to meet the demands of energy growth
− Examining the steps the Canadian government took to plan and project their future new builds
• The role of the Canadian Nuclear Association in the development of nuclear power in Canada
− How has their presence influenced government legislation?
− Examining commercial and international growth in the Canadian nuclear market
• Advancing new build through cooperation with international companies within Canada and internationally

	Stephen W. Kidd Director of Strategy and Research World Nuclear Association
	Christopher J. Hansen, PhD Director ICH CERA
	Denise Carpenter President and CEO Canadian Nuclear Association

10:30 Networking and Refreshment Break

Industry and Regulatory Licensing Perspectives

11:00 Best Practices in New Reactor Licensing: Lessons Learnt and Future Courses of Action

• Examining the progress made in streamlining the licensing process and completing steps
− An update on the status of new commercial nuclear reactors in the United States
• Discussing the changes in the emphasis as projects move into construction planning stages
• Construction Inspection Programs
− Understanding the components of the Construction
• Inspection Program
− Ensuring that the as-built facility conforms to the conditions of the Combined License (COL)
− Lessons learned and success factors for construction
− NRC inspection activities planned for the initial construction activities
• Importance of Part 52 and ITAAC (new reactor inspections, tests, analysis and acceptance criteria).
• Outlining site specific environmental and security components of a new build
• Establishing benchmarks for evaluating progress
− Discussing successful licensing case study examples

	Jack A. Bailey Vice President, Nuclear Generation Development TVA
	Luis A. Reyes Regional Administrator, Region II U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
	Chuck Pierce AP1000 Licensing Manager Southern Company
	Edward S. Finley, Jr. Chairman North Carolina Utility Commission

Addressing Financing and Cost Issues

12:00 Understanding the Benefi ts that Economies of Scale Can Bring to a Fleet of Nuclear Plants

• Examining the growth and development of new nuclear U.S. EPR facilities within the United States
• Identifying the development and financing challenges unique to nuclear power projects in the U.S.
• Analyzing the economics of nuclear power to assess which stakeholders bear the risks of future uncertainties
• Examining how to leverage federal loan guarantees to kick-start multiple reactor upgrade programs
• Identifying key strategies for improving prospects of financing multiple nuclear power projects and ensuring your projects get off the ground
• Understanding and evaluating the critical drivers of value and risk to the cost, schedule and the economic value of new nuclear plants

Michael S. McGough Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations UniStar Nuclear Energy, LLC

12:45 Networking Luncheon

2:00 Examining the Implications of Working with EPC Contractors and Labor Sources on your Nuclear Developments

• Understanding the preparation, investment and lead times required by EPC contractors in order to prepare for nuclear new build in the United States
• Discussing strategies for the effective handling of an EPC contract
• Examining the standards for nuclear EPC agreements, price structures and combinations of pricing options which may affect the build costs of your nuclear power plant
• Examining future new build scenarios with and without
• EPC contractors to predict some potential developments on nuclear development timelines and cost implications: Lessons learnt from previous examples

Charles W. Whitney Senior Vice President, General Counsel Oglethorpe Power Corporation

2:45 Financing Strategies for New Nuclear Power Plants

• Examining key factors in estimating the cost of new reactors
• Evaluating the US and global credit market status
• Assessing the outlook on credit markets and commodity prices
• Understanding the state of the loan guarantees and status of projects so far
• Determining whether the existing development partnerships will hold together or whether new partnerships are needed
• Are state regulators going to remain committed to the current utility projects?
• Will other operators be able to move forward without guarantees?

	Paul Dabbar Managing Director, Global Mergers and Acquisitions JPMorgan
	Dan Aschenbach Senior Vice President, Global Project & Infrastructure Group Moody’s Investors Service

3:30 Afternoon Networking and Refreshment Break

3:45 Financing and Commercial Models for New Nuclear Builds

• Discussing the role of government in offsetting risks and costs
−Examining the relationship − between government and industry
− Recognizing the role of government in the long term disposal of waste
• Understanding varying attitudes to planning and site selection
• Addressing funding implications for a new nuclear build
− Locating and securing sources of financing that are available
− Evaluating the role of partnerships on a new build project
− Discussing the impact of nuclear new build on balance sheets

	Glenn R. George, PhD Partner Bates White, LLC
	Aneesh Prabhu Director Standard & Poor’s
	Stan Wise Commissioner Georgia Public Services Commission

Alternative Options to a New Build

4:45 Evaluating and Analyzing the Viability of a Nuclear Power Uprate

• Understanding whether your proposed power uprate is cost-effective for the utility
• Ensuring that you receive a good ROI on your power uprate projects by making the correct decisions early in the uprate process
• Unearthing the key project risks when it comes to uprates and how they could affect your future projects
• Understanding the safety risks associated with nuclear power uprates and what you can do to mitigate project risks
• Recognizing that opening up your license for an uprate leaves it open for scrutiny: Understand the risks and ensure that this doesn’t affect your future tasks

Craig Lambert Vice President, Power Uprate Exelon Corporation

5:30 Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and End of Day One