DEEP Stakeholder Process to Explore New Nuclear Capacity in Connecticut
Section 34 of PUBLIC ACT NO. 25-173
Public Informational Meeting
Session 1-Overview of Advanced Reactors and Siting Processes
December 10, 2025 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
- In person: Gina McCarthy Auditorium, DEEP HQ, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT
- Remote option: via ZOOM please register here by December 8, 2025
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will be holding a public informational meeting as part of a proceeding launched on October 23, 2025, to Explore New Nuclear Capacity in Connecticut. As noted in the Notice of Proceeding issued on October 23, the stakeholder process is intended to first (a) engage with stakeholders and national experts through a series of informational workshops, to increase awareness and understanding of the current issues and opportunities for new nuclear development, and subsequently to (b) build on the information and dialogue fostered in the informational workshops to develop and implement a competitive advanced nuclear reactor site readiness funding program pursuant to the requirements of Section 34 of Public Act No. 25-173.
As part of DEEP’s commitment to fostering public awareness and identify concerns including safety, security, siting, and costs associated with the potential deployment of new nuclear technologies, DEEP will be hosting the first in a series of public meetings with nationally recognized experts on key issues involved in new nuclear development on December 10, 2025. This meeting and subsequent meetings will aim to provide information, foster a dialogue, and gather input from diverse perspectives on critical aspects of nuclear energy development.
The first public informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 10 from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM as a hybrid meeting with both in person and remote attendance options. In person attendance will be at the Gina McCarthy Auditorium at DEEP’s Headquarters, located at 79 Elm Street in Hartford, CT. All people planning to attend either online or in person, please register here by December 8. The agenda for the first public meeting follows.
Public Meeting 1: Overview of Advanced Reactors and Siting Processes-Agenda
10:00 Welcome and Introductory Remarks, DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes 10:15 Considerations for New Nuclear in Connecticut, Jeff Semancik, Director of Radiation, DEEP
10:30 The Role of New Nuclear in New England, Dr. Sukesh Aghara, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, UMASS Lowell
11:00 Licensing pathways, preparatory activities, and Early Site Permitting (ESP) process for New nuclear, Patrick White, Group Lead of Safety and Regulation, Clean Air Task Force
11:30 Questions and Answers
12:00 Public Comments
12:30 Adjourn
Submitting Comments and Accessing Information Related to this Proceeding
DEEP will accept written comments on the topics covered in Public Meeting 1 until December 22, 2025 at 4:00PM. Written comments may be submitted to DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov with “Informational Process to Explore New Nuclear Energy Capacity” in the subject line. Filings related to this proceeding and all materials submitted by stakeholders can be found at DEEP’s Energy Filings website under Public Act 25-173 - Section 34 - Informational Process to Explore New Nuclear Energy Capacity in Connecticut. If you have any questions, you can email jordana.graveley@ct.gov
Accessibility and Equal Opportunity Statement
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are seeking a communication aid or service, have limited proficiency in English, or require some other accommodation. If you wish to file an ADA or Title VI discrimination complaint, you may submit your complaint to DEEP Office of Diversity and Equity at (860) 418-5910 or via email at deep.accommodations@ct.gov. In order to facilitate efforts to provide accommodations, please request all accommodations as soon as possible following notice of any agency hearing, meeting, program, or event.