Categories: Nuclear Fuel, Technology & Innovation
For decades, the nuclear industry followed a familiar path: machining massive metal blocks into precise, safety critical components. This approach was reliable, but it came at a cost: slow production, significant material waste and limited design flexibility.
Categories: Operating Plants
The US nuclear energy industry faces significant challenges in attracting and retaining sufficient qualified workers to meet current and future needs of the industry. Based on projections of US demographic data, there will be a lack of available skilled workers, and demographic shifts will create a highly competitive labor market where the industry will vie for limited talent.
Categories: General Topics, AP1000
by Chris Stocker, Crane Nuclear
Categories: Columbia Community
Westinghouse recently reached out to our neighbors across Hopkins with a friendly postcard to stay connected. As we reflect on our history, we recognize the generations of families who have helped produce nuclear fuel that powers 10% of the electricity in the United States. Looking ahead, we remain committed to the continued prosperity of Richland County and our entire country.
Categories: Columbia Community
At Westinghouse, safety goes beyond our facility. It’s a shared commitment with the communities where we work and live. Recently, our Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility safety and emergency response professionals trained alongside the Richland County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina National Guard’s 43rd WMD Civil Support Team, and local emergency partners during a joint exercise. Working side by side with our community partners helps ensure we’re ready to respond quickly, safely, and effectively when it matters most. Thank you to everyone who continues to train hard and keep our community prepared for every situation!
