# DOE Hosts SC Nuclear Summit

The Department of Energy is hosting the 3rd Annual South Carolina Nuclear Summit on September 28-29, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina. The summit will concentrate on advancing nuclear innovation and economic development within the state, with a particular focus on strategies to attract private capital for nuclear projects. Key topics include federal financing mechanisms, regulatory certainty, risk allocation, utility economics, and transitioning from one-off projects to standardized, repeatable nuclear builds. This event signals growing federal and state collaboration to stimulate investment and procurement opportunities in the nuclear energy sector.

- Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on federal financing and regulatory frameworks that may influence upcoming nuclear project solicitations.
- Contractors and investors can explore opportunities arising from the push toward standardized nuclear facility construction, which may streamline bidding and project execution.
- Organizations involved in nuclear infrastructure development should consider aligning proposals with the summit's focus areas to better position themselves for future contracts.
- The summit highlights South Carolina as a strategic location for nuclear energy investments, suggesting regional market growth and potential state-level procurement initiatives.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Energy (DOE)

### Key Quotes
> The discussion will focus on the pieces required to unlock private capital at scalefederal financing, regulatory certainty, risk allocation, utility economics, and, critically, the shift from one-off projects to standardized, repeatable builds.
> — Julie Kozeracki, Acting Chief Investment Officer

### Sources
- [SC Nuclear Summit | Department of Energy](https://www.energy.gov/edf/events/sc-nuclear-summit) - Energy Fecm