Powering the PNW: Fission, Fusion, and the Future of Firm Clean Energy
Washington State is sprinting toward a 100% clean grid by 2045, but the explosive energy demands of AI data centers and rapid electrification are straining our existing hydropower foundation.
Join us during PNW Climate Week to explore how next-generation nuclear technologies can deliver the clean, firm baseload power the region desperately needs.
🗓️ What to Expect
The AI Baseload Imperative: Why wind, solar, and batteries need a firm-power partner to keep the grid stable.
The "Nuclear Double Play": An inside look at Zap Energy's strategy to deploy modular fission systems while advancing commercial fusion.
Scaling SMRs: The real-world timelines and economics of bringing Small Modular Reactors to Washington State.
Policy & Public Trust: Streamlining the siting process, aligning with state mandates, and prioritizing environmental justice.
🎤 The Panel
Zabrina Johal | CEO, Zap Energy: Leading the Everett-based startup's bold new dual-track strategy to commercialize both advanced fission microreactors and fusion technology.
[Name Placeholder] | [Title], Energy Northwest: Spearheading regional initiatives to deploy advanced SMRs and operating the Northwest’s only commercial nuclear plant.
[Name Placeholder] | [Title], WA State / City of Seattle: Providing the regulatory perspective on how advanced nuclear fits into Washington’s ambitious Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA).
🕒 Agenda
5:30 PM: Doors Open & Networking
6:00 PM: Panel Discussion
6:45 PM: Audience Q&A
7:15 PM: Mixer
8:00 PM: Event Wraps
Location: [Insert Venue Name & Address / Virtual Link] Who Should Attend: Energy professionals, climate tech founders, policymakers, and grid enthusiasts.