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Nuclear Energy Insider announced last week that it plans to hold its inaugural Nuclear Investment and Project Finance Conference on November 16-17, 2010 in Washington DC. The event will feature nuclear experts from leading stakeholders including Southern Company, Tennessee Valley Authority, Areva, Westinghouse and more.

The event will include a keynote presentation from Jonathan Silver, Executive Director of Loan Guarantee Program at the Department Of Energy. Jonathan will discuss the loan application process and attributes of a strong application, challenges the nuclear industry will face when applying for the program, as well as how to work best with the DOE and ensure you are on the right path to close a loan guarantee.

More information on the event can be found online at http://www.nuclearenergyinsider.com/finance - including an overview of speakers, agenda and the conference brochure.

The meeting will address many challenges that are facing the nuclear industry when securing financing for their construction projects – the event will include information regarding

• Loan Guarantee Update: Hear from the DOE Loan Programs Office and learn how to secure government backing for your project
• EPC Contract Negotiation: Understand how to structure EPC contracts to avoid disputes and reach a mutually beneficial agreement
• Mitigate Finance Risks: Learn how to identify and mitigate financial risks to ensure you create a bullet-proof project finance strategy
• Alternative Funding Methods: Hear how to secure alternative funding to aid the construction of your new nuclear facility
• Policy and Market Update: Learn about the current US energy policies and hear how future changes could affect nuclear financing

For more information regarding this press release, please contact:

Dean Murphy
Senior Industry Analyst
Nuclear Energy Insider
Phone: 1800.814.3459 ext 7204