Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium

06/04/2026

The Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium (IAEC) is proud to welcome Horrocks, a long‑standing leader in civil engineering and infrastructure solutions across the Intermountain West. With more than 50 years of experience, Horrocks brings deep technical expertise and a strong commitment to strengthening the communities they serve.

Operating across eight states, Horrocks delivers full‑service civil engineering support with a strong Idaho presence through offices in Boise, Idaho Falls, and Pocatello, as well as laboratory facilities in Blackfoot, Boise, and Twin Falls. Their teams support a wide range of infrastructure needs, including construction management, environmental services, transportation design, water resources, and utilities that help communities plan, build, and maintain the systems that keep them moving and thriving.

Horrocks adds valuable civil engineering experience that strengthens IAEC’s work across Idaho’s advanced energy sector. Their team gives us additional technical depth and helps to better assess, plan, and support energy‑related projects statewide.

Partnering with IAEC offers Horrocks the ability to support the energy industry through their civil engineering services and connect with other energy industry experts.

Their commitment to “providing infrastructure solutions that improve quality of life” aligns directly with IAEC’s mission to advance Idaho’s clean, reliable, and innovative energy ecosystem.

See more about Horrocks here ➡️ https://horrocks.pulse.ly/zyktogvki5

05/29/2026

Collaboration that powers our energy future.

Last week, the IAEC Annual Conference convened industry leaders, state energy officials, community voices, and technology innovators to advance a shared vision for the Nuclear Corridor in the Intermountain West.

The agenda reflected the full scope of that work: the current state of nuclear energy across the region, how state energy offices are shaping corridor development, perspectives from local leaders on nuclear's role in their communities, and an in-depth look at advanced reactor and fuel technology from Oklo Inc. and Aalo Atomics. Amentum presented their role in developing Idaho's Nuclear Fuel Campus, and industry partners across the nuclear fuel cycle demonstrated the strength and depth of this growing ecosystem.

We are grateful to our speakers, partners, and attendees for their continued commitment to advancing nuclear energy in Idaho. The momentum from this conference will carry us forward.
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05/28/2026

05/26/2026

We’re excited to welcome Hummel Architects PLLC to the Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium community.

With more than a century of design leadership in Idaho, Hummel Architects brings deep expertise in creating high‑performance, technically complex facilities that support innovation and long‑term growth. Their portfolio spans higher education, public infrastructure, and research environments with designs that focus on efficiency, adaptability, and lasting value. Equally critical, their experience delivering commercially successful projects gives them the insight to translate research into real-world impact, making them a natural partner for U.S. Department of Energy initiatives aimed at accelerating the commercialization and deployment of advanced energy technologies.

Hummel understands that advancing Idaho’s energy future requires close collaboration among public agencies, researchers, utilities, and industry partners. Their team is committed to translating these technical goals into functional, buildable spaces that accelerate innovation and strengthen Idaho’s leadership in advanced energy.

We’re proud to have Hummel Architects supporting this work and contributing to Idaho’s growing advanced energy ecosystem.

Learn more: https://hummelarch.pulse.ly/1x5jp8onjs

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05/21/2026

IAEC member, Energy Systems Technology Education Center (ESTEC) is taking nuclear workforce development global.

Executive Director Vince Bowen has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist Program Award to advance nuclear energy education in the Philippines, where he will validate training requirements and build partnerships that will strengthen nuclear programs on both sides of the Pacific.

Congratulations, Vince! 🌐⚛️

Congratulations to Vince!

Vince Bowen, executive director of the Energy Systems Technology Education Center (ESTEC), has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

He’ll be traveling to the Philippines to work with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on a project focused on engineering education. Congratulations to Vince on this incredible achievement! (https://www.isu.edu/news/2026-spring/isu-college-of-technology-director-earns-fulbright-award-to-advance-nuclear-energy-education-in-the-philippines.html)

05/21/2026

A thriving innovation ecosystem was on full display as industry leaders, government representatives, and academia came together under one roof. It was inspiring to see the depth of talent and ambition driving our region forward.

A special thank you to our reception sponsor, Kiewit Corporation, for making this event possible. And to every company, organization, and government representative who showed up and showed out for a stronger energy future, we are grateful for your presence and partnership.

Conversations like these are where partnerships are born, ideas take shape, and the advanced energy future takes hold. We are open for business, and the momentum in this room proved it.

05/20/2026

An incredible day at Idaho National Laboratory yesterday!
Our team had the privilege of touring INL's world-class facilities, beginning at the Collaborative Computing Center where we were welcomed by Bob Boston, Manager of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy Idaho Office, and John Revier, Executive Director of External Engagement & Communications.

From there, we traveled to INTEC to observe used fuel storage and learn firsthand about the vital role of the Idaho Environmental Coalition (IEC Idaho Cleanup Project) in responsible nuclear stewardship. A working lunch at the historic EBR-I was a highlight before we continued to the Materials and Fuels Complex, a world-class facility enabling the design, testing, and analysis of irradiated materials and fuels. We toured one-of-a-kind research facilities and discussed future industry-enabling testbeds, such as DOME.

Days like this reinforce why the partnership between industry and Idaho National Laboratory is so powerful, advancing clean energy and nuclear innovation right here in Idaho.

And today, we are back at it at the IAEC Annual Conference, plugging away at The Commercial Corridor. More to come!

05/18/2026

Nuclear energy doesn't run on a straight line. It runs on a loop. From mining and enrichment to fabrication, deployment, and used fuel management — every link in the nuclear fuel cycle has to work together. And the industry partners making that happen are finally in the same room.

At the IAEC Annual Conference, we're bringing together the leaders, voices, and industry partners driving nuclear's future, and this is just one of the powerful panels you can expect:

The Commercialization Corridor: Closing the Loop: Industry Partners Across the Nuclear Fuel Cycle

Moderator: Mary Scales | Strategic Laboratory Use & Mission Integration Program Manager, Idaho National Lab
Alex Shrier | Materials & Testing Manager, Advanced Technologies, LLC, BWX Technologies, Inc.
David Bland | Vice President, Infrastructure and Development, Curio
Greyson Buckingham | Co-Founder, President & CEO, DISA Technologies
Kirt Marlow | SVP Energy Deployment, Hi-Tech Solutions

From regulatory pathways to state-level strategy, this panel will unpack what it really takes to move nuclear from concept to commercialization — and why the corridor between Idaho and Wyoming is ground zero for that transformation.

📅 Register now and join the conversation shaping the clean energy future of the West. https://idahoadvancedenergy.pulse.ly/fiuvvhnk93

05/15/2026

5 DAYS until The Commercialization Corridor.

If you haven't registered yet, now is the time.

May 20, 2026 is almost here, and seats are filling up for what is shaping up to be one of the most important energy conversations happening in the West this year.

The 2026 IAEC Annual Conference brings together nuclear innovators, state energy leaders, local officials, and industry partners for a full day of keynotes, panels, and presentations focused on what it actually takes to move nuclear energy from concept to commercialization. Hear from Oklo, Aalo Atomics, Amentum, Idaho National Laboratory, state energy offices, and local leaders from across UT, WY, and ID.

The clock is ticking. Don't miss your chance to be in the room.

Register now: https://idahoadvancedenergy.pulse.ly/zut2akwpgi

05/14/2026

Nuclear's future isn't just being built in labs and boardrooms. It's being shaped at city halls and county offices. The communities along the Idaho-Wyoming corridor aren't bystanders to this energy transition — they're decision-makers in it.

At the IAEC Annual Conference, we're bringing together the leaders, voices, and industry partners driving nuclear's future, and this is just one of the powerful panels you can expect:

The Commercialization Corridor: Community Voice – Local Leaders on Nuclear’s Future in the Corridor

Moderator: Liza Leonard | Local Government Affairs & Community Relations Manager State & Community Engagement, Idaho National Laboratory
DJ Botts | Mayor, Brigham City, UT
Brian Muir | City Administrator, Kemmerer, WY
M.H. “Hootie” Langseth | Commissioner and Administrator, Butte County, Idaho

From regulatory pathways to state-level strategy, this panel will unpack what it really takes to move nuclear from concept to commercialization and why the corridor between Idaho and Wyoming is home base for that transformation.

📅 Register now and join the conversation shaping the clean energy future of the West. https://idahoadvancedenergy.pulse.ly/irlhozw8pv