Nuclear Energy Xchange USA 2027|Charlotte, North Carolina|March 16, 2027
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Leading new nuclear generation and license renewal at Duke Energy

Rounette Nader, P.E., serves as vice president of new nuclear generation and license renewal at Duke Energy, leveraging over 30 years of experience. She leads the company’s new nuclear strategy and oversees license renewals for its existing fleet, driving efforts to modernize the electric grid and support growing customer demand. Nader holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, combining technical mastery with strategic executive leadership.

Featured Session

Nuclear Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond: Powering 24/7 Reliable Energy and Future Deployment

Tuesday, March 16, 2027 · 09:00 – 09:30

How the evolving nuclear energy landscape can secure sustainable baseload power for long-term grid stability, meet surging electricity demand with dispatchable 24/7 generation across key industrial sectors, and accelerate both new nuclear deployment and license renewal for the existing fleet.

Session Takeaways
  • Evaluating the evolving nuclear energy landscape to secure sustainable baseload power for long-term grid stability
  • Addressing skyrocketing electricity demand by leveraging dispatchable 24/7 nuclear energy across key industrial sectors
  • Mapping strategic pathways to accelerate new nuclear deployment and streamline license renewal for legacy infrastructure

Key topics and specialisms

New Nuclear GenerationLicense RenewalNuclear StrategyGrid ModernizationUtility LeadershipMechanical Engineering