Harsh S. Desai
Senior Manager
Policy and Strategy Development
Nuclear Energy Institute

Abstract

Nuclear energy supplies nearly 20 percent of all of our domestic electricity generation, and more than 55 percent of carbon-free generation. Nuclear power plants supply  the baseload, always-available emissions-free electricity, while providing significant benefits to regional economies. So why are we seeing these plants shut down? This presentation will focus on the economics of nuclear power. Discussion will revolve around various revenue models for current and future nuclear plants, including regulated and wholesale markets, and opportunities for nuclear to thrive.

Biography

In his current capacity as a Senior Manager at Nuclear Energy Institute, he is responsible for financial modeling, economic impacts, data analytics, and policy development. He is also leads the efforts for the Nuclear Innovation Week in Washington DC.

In his previous role at the Department of Energy, he was an Advisor to the Technology to Market Director, focused on commercializing clean energy technologies through innovative programs and partnerships between the National Labs and private industry.

Harsh’s past roles include Staff to the General Manager & Directors of the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (previously known as Knolls and Bettis Atomic Power Labs), Legislative Advisor to a senior U.S. Senator, Senior Nuclear Engineer at Knolls Atomic Power Lab, and Nuclear Engineer at GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy.

Harsh has an MBA from New York University’s Stern Business School, along with BS & MS in Nuclear Engineering from NC State University.

Harsh is an active member of the American Nuclear Society. He is currently the Chair of the Young Members Group and Congressional Fellowship Committee, and Vice Chair of the Finance Committee.

Harsh enjoys going on adventures, such as chasing tornadoes, being an avid photographer, traveling, and brewing beer.

Thursday, September 26. 2019
3:45 pm refreshments; 4:00 pm seminar
Room 1202 Burlington Labs

***This seminar will be streamed live on our NCStateNuclear YouTube channel***