Powering the Future: How Certrec Employees Help Meet the Growing Energy Demand
As Ted mentioned in the July 15 All-Hands-on-Deck (AHOD) meeting, the energy industry is undergoing major changes and is in its most transformative period in decades. Our company is also in the throes of massive change with the exciting news of Mirion’s acquisition of Certrec.
“Advanced nuclear” refers to the next generation of nuclear power technologies that are designed to be safer, smaller, more flexible, and more cost-efficient than traditional nuclear reactors.
The changes ahead will support Certrec’s unique role in helping our clients adapt as new technologies, policies, and innovations reshape how they produce and deliver electricity.
The technologies and innovations reshaping the production and delivery of energy include
the comeback of advanced nuclear energy. It’s referred to as “a comeback” because nuclear power was once seen as the future of clean, reliable energy in the mid-to-late 20th century, but enthusiasm declined for decades before now gaining momentum again.
A “digital twin” is a virtual model (or replica) of a real-world object, system, or process. Think of it as a living, 3D, digital copy that updates in real time using sensors, data, and simulations.
Advanced nuclear designs are being developed to meet rising electricity demand (especially from artificial intelligence (AI), electronic vehicles, and data centers) while also supporting carbon-free energy goals. At the same time, renewable energy is advancing rapidly with exciting technologies like high-efficiency solar panels, floating solar farms, offshore and floating wind turbines, and long-duration energy storage using advanced batteries and green hydrogen. Smart grids, AI, and digital twins help utilities monitor and optimize these systems in real time. These technologies improve reliability, efficiency, and real-time decision making.
A “smart grid” uses digital technology, sensors and communication systems to make electricity delivery more reliable, efficient, and flexible.
As energy policies evolve, utilities face increasingly complex compliance challenges. New rules around renewable energy incentives, emissions limits, grid reliability, and cybersecurity require careful oversight, documentation, and reporting.
Whether it’s guiding renewable projects through regulatory approvals, ensuring grid modernization meets standards, or supporting cybersecurity and infrastructure compliance, Certrec’s expertise in federal and state regulations empowers our clients to innovate and expand safely, keeping the lights on while navigating a rapidly changing policy landscape.
As demand increases and the grid evolves, so too does the importance of the work we do. The power industry depends on companies like ours to help navigate change safely and efficiently—and that’s something we can all take pride in.
