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Erik Funkhouser

Job Title: 
Managing Director - Carbontech Development Initiative
Organization: 
Columbia University - Center on Global Energy Policy
Erik Funkhouser is the Managing Director of the Carbontech Development Initiative at the Center on Global Energy Policy. Since 2013, Erik has worked as an expert in emerging technology innovation and diffusion, focusing on market development, market transformation, and research, development, and demonstration (RD&D). Most recently Erik was Director for Research Coordination and Partnerships at the University of Texas at Austin Energy Institute (UTEI), where he managed the UTEI's RD&D programs and external relations. Erik received a Master's Degree in public affairs from UT-Austin in 2013. 
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Eastern & Mid-Atlantic Regional Carbon Conversion/Utilization Procurement Grant Workshop

September 27th, 2022

As the U.S. economy moves toward clean energy and a lower carbon future, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking to partner with states, communities, and industries to support the procurement and development of carbon conversion products. These efforts have been enabled by provisions included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

Western Regional Carbon Conversion/Utilization Procurement Grant Workshop

September 13th, 2022

As the U.S. economy moves toward clean energy and a lower carbon future, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking to partner with states, communities, and industries to support the procurement and development of carbon conversion products. These efforts have been enabled by provisions included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

Sheila Hollis: Remembering Barry Worthington

August 12th, 2022
On Sunday, USEA will mark a solemn anniversary. Two years ago, on August 14, 2020, former USEA Executive Director Barry Worthington passed away unexpectedly.

A New Day For Nuclear Power

August 19th, 2022
Four major factors are coinciding that will affect the future of nuclear power: a recognition that achieving net-zero by 2050 requires nuclear in the energy mix; an availability of federal money due to the infrastructure bill and Inflation Reduction Act..

Bud Albright

Job Title: 
President & CEO
Organization: 
U.S. Nuclear Industry Council
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Speaker

Jon Ball

Job Title: 
Executive VP, Market Development
Organization: 
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy

Jon Ball is the Executive Vice President of Market Development for GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), headquartered in Wilmington, NC.  Jon has been in the nuclear industry for 29 years and has a wide range of experience in P&L leadership, manufacturing, global operations, services and quality.  Prior to his current role, Jon served as Executive Vice President of Advanced Nuclear from 2015-2022 where he led the development and commercial adoption of the BWRX-300, an industry-leading SMR, as well as established a partnership with TerraPower to develop and deploy Natrium, a sodium cooled fast reactor.  Jon previously served as Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, leading more than 1,000 employees in manufacturing and logistics for GEH’s worldwide operations.  He has also spent several years in Services where he led GEH’s Field Services and Performance Services businesses and held several positions in GE’s nuclear fuels business, including Global Supply Chain Leader, Quality Manager and Lab Manager.  

 

Jon received a B.S. in Chemistry from Pacific Lutheran University, a Ph.D. in Chemistry from The Pennsylvania State University, and has also completed the MIT Reactor Technology Course for Utility Executives.

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Scott Strawn

Job Title: 
Vice President
Organization: 
Burns & McDonnell

Scott Strawn is a vice president in the Energy Group at Burns & McDonnell, a 100-percent employee-owned AEC firm. Burns & McDonnell employs over 10,000 professionals, whose work generated $5.7 billion in sales in 2021 and resulted in the support of nearly 17,000 projects. Burns & McDonnell ranks No. 1 in Power and No. 9 on the list of top design firms, according to Engineering News-Record.

Scott joined the firm in 2006, became director of marketing and sales for North America in 2018 and was promoted to officer in 2020. Scott currently helps lead strategic direction collaborating across renewable, conventional and emerging energy businesses for the firm.

Out of the office, Strawn invests time and energy into organizations that support education and childhood development. Scott is serving on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City and is a former Big. He has also been previously active with organizations such as The First Tee of Kansas City, Christmas in October, Outpacing Melanoma and the United Way.

Scott earned his bachelor’s degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He and his wife, Stephanie, have a daughter and two sons and live in Parkville, Missouri.

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Larry Pearl

Job Title: 
Senior Editor
Organization: 
Utility Dive
Larry has been an energy reporter for 15+ years. He has covered the energy space at Argus Media, Informa and, most recently, Bloomberg BNA.
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Western Tribal Carbon Management Technology Strategies Forum - Fall 2022

September 13th, 2022

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