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Renewing America’s domestic nuclear fuel supply 🇺🇸This week on Energizing Tennessee, we spoke with Jean-Luc Palayer, CEO...
09/09/2026

Renewing America’s domestic nuclear fuel supply 🇺🇸

This week on Energizing Tennessee, we spoke with Jean-Luc Palayer, CEO and President of Orano USA.

In this episode, we talk about:
🔷 Project IKE, a multibillion-dollar uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge. It’s one of America’s largest uranium enrichment developments for re-establishing a significant and reliable domestic nuclear energy fuel supply.
🔷 How Orano’s key relationships at the state and local government levels make Project Ike possible
🔷 The importance of engaging with the Oak Ridge community
🔷 Jean-Luc's analysis of the fuel recycling process and its impact on the industry and our nation

Enjoy the episode: https://www.tnadvancedenergy.com/episode-39-renewing-americas-domestic-nuclear-fuel-supply-with-jean-luc-palayer-ceo-president-orano-usa/

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Today on the Energizing Tennessee podcast, we talk to Bill Tindal, Director of the Tennessee Nuclear Network (TN2). ⚡️TN...
08/24/2026

Today on the Energizing Tennessee podcast, we talk to Bill Tindal, Director of the Tennessee Nuclear Network (TN2). ⚡️

TN2 is powered by East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC) - the state's official partnership designated by Governor Bill Lee to strengthen Tennessee’s position as a global hub for nuclear.

In this episode, we cover:
•Tennessee being chosen as a finalist for a nuclear lifecycle innovation campus - and what this could mean for our nuclear renaissance
•The importance of expanding partnerships and connecting companies to the resources they need here in Tennessee
•How TAEBC, ETEC, and TN2 support each other, and why that’s a key to success for our advanced energy economy

Listen now: Episode 37: https://www.tnadvancedenergy.com/episode-37-strengthening-our-nuclear-network-with-bill-tindal-tennessee-nuclear-network/

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had a blast in Chattanooga last week discussing the intersection of advanced energy and quantum at the Energy & Innova...
08/18/2026

had a blast in Chattanooga last week discussing the intersection of advanced energy and quantum at the Energy & Innovation Summer Social ⚡️

Janet Rehberg of EPB, Tasia Malakasis of The Company Lab, and Adam Myers of Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce spoke to attendees about what's next for energy in Chattanooga from industry, startup, and economic perspectives.

Thank you to our friends at CO.LAB for partnering with us to organize the event and for introducing to your Chattanooga connections.

🔗 Read Teknovation.biz's energy roundup to learn more: https://bit.ly/4bVuNJj

We’ll see y’all 🔜 in the Scenic City!We’re less than a week out from the Energy & Innovation Summer Social, presented by...
08/07/2026

We’ll see y’all 🔜 in the Scenic City!

We’re less than a week out from the Energy & Innovation Summer Social, presented by and The Company Lab. ☀️🎉

Join us for conversations on where Chattanooga is headed at the intersection of energy, innovation, infrastructure, and emerging technologies.

Event details👇
📆 Thursday, Aug. 13
📌 Liberty Tower • Chattanooga, Tenn.
⌚️4:30 - 6 p.m. ET

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/energy-innovation-summer-social-tickets-1993613469554?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’re t-minus 24 hours away from TVA Lunch + Learn, hosted by ! ⏳Join us virtually to hear from TVA interim President &...
08/05/2026

We’re t-minus 24 hours away from TVA Lunch + Learn, hosted by ! ⏳

Join us virtually to hear from TVA interim President & CEO Mike Skaggs and Vice President of Economic Development, Heidi Smith, to learn more about the nation’s largest public power provider and gain valuable insights into the future of advanced energy!

Grab your spot now! 👨‍💻

🎟️ https://www.tnadvancedenergy.com/event/2026-tva-lunch-learn/

Kicking off the week with a TVA Lunch + Learn speaker highlight!💡Hear from Tennessee Valley Authority VP of Economic Dev...
08/03/2026

Kicking off the week with a TVA Lunch + Learn speaker highlight!💡

Hear from Tennessee Valley Authority VP of Economic Development, Heidi Smith, as she shares how TVA has supported economic growth across the Tennessee Valley for over 90 years. Smith will discuss how TVA’s unwavering commitment to supporting communities, attracting new investment, and fostering long-term growth continues to shape the region’s success.

🗓️ Thursday, August 6
⌚️ 12:30 p.m. ET
🎟️ RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tva-lunch-learn-2026-tickets-1993548266530

P.S. We are just 3️⃣ days out…you don’t want to miss it!

TVA Lunch + Learn: Speaker Highlight 💡Hear from Tennessee Valley Authority Interim President and CEO Mike Skaggs as he s...
07/30/2026

TVA Lunch + Learn: Speaker Highlight 💡

Hear from Tennessee Valley Authority Interim President and CEO Mike Skaggs as he shares how TVA is meeting the needs of a growing region while navigating an evolving energy landscape. Learn how TVA is planning for the future through new generation and transmission capacity, as well as innovative partnerships that will benefit the region and nation.

🗓️ Thursday, August 6
⌚️ 12:30 p.m. ET
🎟️ RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tva-lunch-learn-2026-tickets-1993548266530

Secure your spot for TVA Lunch + Learn, hosted by TAEBC! 🍽️The virtual event will feature the Tennessee Valley Authority...
07/22/2026

Secure your spot for TVA Lunch + Learn, hosted by TAEBC! 🍽️

The virtual event will feature the Tennessee Valley Authority's interim President & CEO, Mike Skaggs, and Vice President of Economic Development, Heidi Smith.

Register now to learn more about the nation’s largest public power provider and gain valuable insights into the future of advanced energy!

🎟️ tnadvancedenergy.com/event/2026-tva-lunch-learn/

TVA Lunch + Learn 🍽️📘Join virtually on Thursday, August 6, at 12:30 p.m. ET to hear from Mike Skaggs, interim presiden...
07/13/2026

TVA Lunch + Learn 🍽️📘

Join virtually on Thursday, August 6, at 12:30 p.m. ET to hear from Mike Skaggs, interim president & CEO, and Heidi Smith, vice president of economic development, of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The duo will provide insight into the nation's largest public power provider's priorities and updates on advanced energy in the valley region.

This event is free for current TAEBC members and elected officials. For non-members, it is $35 + Eventbrite fees.

🎟️Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tva-lunch-learn-2026-tickets-1993548266530

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