The NASEO-NARUC Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative (ANSC) convenes state utility regulators, State Energy Officials, and invited experts to exchange questions, needs, and challenges relating to the planning and deployment of new advanced nuclear generation. ANSC participants will have the opportunity to share information on the regulatory, policy, and programmatic steps needed to facilitate the deployment of advanced nuclear and work with peers across different states. State Energy Officials interested in participating should reach out to Kelsey Jones (kjones@naseo.org) for more information.

NASEO-NARUC Advanced Nuclear State Action Tracker
The Advanced Nuclear State Action tracker provides an overview of state activities that may impact states' advanced nuclear efforts (advanced nuclear is defined as Gen III+ and Gen IV technologies). This tracker focuses on highlighting advanced nuclear activities and partnerships involving state government entities (i.e., State Public Utility Commissions, State Energy Offices, state legislatures, and Governor's Offices). The Advanced Nuclear State Action Tracker covers state actions related to advanced nuclear from 2013 - present, and will include relevant Executive Orders, Policies and Programs, and state legislation that has passed into law.

Staff Contacts

Kelsey Jones Kelsey Jones Program Director

Kelsey Jones

Program Director

Kelsey Jones supports NASEO's electricity program by conducting research and analysis on a variety of state electricity policy and program issues including energy storage, microgrids, carbon management, and hydrogen. Prior to NASEO, Ms. Jones worked at the Nuclear Energy Institute assisting the political affairs and advocacy programs and as a graduate research assistant studying renewable energy development in Arctic cities. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Florida and a Master of Environmental Resource Policy from the George Washington University.

  • Co-Chair
    Molly Cripps, Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation
  • Co-Chair
    Alyse Peterson, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
  • Alaska Energy Authority
  • Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
  • Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control - Division of Climate, Coastal, and Energy
  • Idaho Office of Energy and Mineral Resources
  • Indiana Office of Energy Development
  • Iowa Economic Development Authority
  • Kentucky Office of Energy Policy
  • Louisiana Department of Natural Resources – State Energy Office
  • Maryland Energy Administration
  • Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of Energy
  • Montana Department of Environmental Quality
  • New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
  • North Dakota Department of Commerce
  • Ohio Department of Development 
  • Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
  • Tennessee Office of Energy Programs
  • Utah Office of Energy Development
  • Virginia Department of Energy
  • Wyoming Energy Authority

Briefing on Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Advanced Nuclear Report (June 2023)

Webinar: Facilitating Equitable Community Engagement to Support the Deployment of Advanced Nuclear (August 2023)

Webinar: Evaluating Nuclear Waste Considerations for Advanced Nuclear Deployment (September 2023)