Advanced Nuclear, the Official Podcast of UCAN Power24 Maalis 2025

3 - Jake Jurewicz - An Innovative Approach to Advanced Nuclear Deployment

In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear Podcast, host Jim Howe speaks with Jake Jurewicz, CEO of Blue Energy, about his company's innovative approach for deploying advanced nuclear technologies. They discuss the unique value proposition of Blue Energy, focusing on modular plant architecture, cost and time savings, safety benefits, and refueling issues. The conversation also covers regulatory engagement with the NRC, the business model of financing and operating nuclear plants, market demand, and international opportunities for nuclear energy. Jake emphasizes the importance of execution in the nuclear industry and the current favorable conditions for new nuclear projects.

Jake is the CEO and co-founder of Blue Energy, which is leveraging manufacturing techniques and supply chains from offshore oil and wind to reduce the cost, construction timelines, and overall risk for deploying nuclear power. Jake has spent his career building, investing in, and advising companies in the energy, climate, security, and construction sectors. He previously co-founded Entropy Power, a developer of behind-the-meter co-located industrial loads at wholesale generators and served on the corporate strategy team at Exelon Corporation, leading projects in R&D, strategic planning, and venture capital.

Jake holds a Masters in Nuclear Science & Engineering as well as a dual bachelors in physics and nuclear science & engineering from MIT.

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40 - Nick Smith - The Fuel Behind the Future at Raven-Flint

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39 - Carl Perez - How Exodys Energy Turns Cold War Waste into Clean Power

In this episode, we sit down with Carl Perez, co-founder of Exodys Energy, to explore how his team is working to recycle surplus plutonium into advanced nuclear fuel. Drawing on his experience leading...

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38 - Amy Roma - The Regulatory Roadmap for Advanced Nuclear

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37 - Pat O'Brien: Restarting Palisades, A New Chapter for Nuclear Energy

In this episode of Advanced Nuclear, host Dominique Cooper sits down with Pat O'Brien of Holtec International to discuss the groundbreaking restart of the Palisades Nuclear Plant and what it means for...

13 Heinä 38min

36 - Ed McGinnis - Unlocking America’s Nuclear Potential: The Future of Fuel Recycling

In this episode of Advanced Nuclear, the official podcast of UCAN Power, host Dominique Cooper sits down with Ed McGinnis, CEO of Curio, to explore how used nuclear fuel—often considered waste—can bec...

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35 - Brett Rampal: The Future of Nuclear, 2026 Milestones, and the Road to 2030

In this episode of Advanced Nuclear, host Dominique sits down with nuclear engineer Brett Rampal to examine the momentum behind today’s nuclear resurgence and what lies ahead. From recent reactor desi...

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34 - Staff Sheehan: Revolutionizing Nuclear Waste, Project Omega’s Breakthroughs

In this episode of Advanced Nuclear, we sit down with Staff Sheehan of Project Omega to explore how cutting-edge innovation is transforming the future of nuclear energy. From breakthrough approaches t...

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