Healey plans nuclear energy summit

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Healey plans nuclear energy summit

https://www.lowellsun.com/2026/08/21/healey-plans-nuclear-energy-summit/

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey will host a regional summit on September 30 at the University of Massachusetts Lowell to discuss the integration of advanced nuclear and fusion energy. The event brings together New England governors and industry experts to evaluate the potential for these technologies to support the regional power grid.

This summit aligns with a broader regional commitment to maintain existing nuclear capacity while exploring future energy sources. As New England states coordinate on grid reliability and decarbonization, the discussions will address regulatory frameworks, public engagement, and workforce development. The event highlights the region's existing research infrastructure and its growing commercial fusion sector as key assets for future energy planning.

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey is planning to host a regional summit with other New England governors to explore the role advanced nuclear and fusion energy can play in New England's energy future.

The summit will be held on Sept. 30 at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy. It will bring together leaders and experts from across the region to discuss new nuclear and fusion technologies, their potential to provide reliable and affordable power, and opportunities to grow the region's energy economy. Participants will also discuss important considerations including safety, regulatory oversight, community engagement, and public trust.

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