Membership information.

• Position: Carolinas' Nuclear Cluster - Company overview

Carolinians are world leaders in the design, construction and supply of electricity. The Carolinas supply 11.5% of the nation's nuclear energy. Our states are home to four publicly traded power generating companies and major energy engineering companies. Our two states have a strong nuclear supply chain and we are strengthening that supply chain.

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WHAT OUR ENERGY EXPERTISE MEANS TO US:

The headlines about energy supply, economics and cleanliness align in an energy imperative: The Carolinas have a unique competitive advantage in nuclear energy. The two states, through the Carolinas Nuclear Cluster, can be the go-to source for a global nuclear renaissance.

WHAT IS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CLUSTER?

An economic development cluster strategy builds on a foundation of comparative advantages. Well-run clusters spur corporate and educational innovation. Robust clusters lead to strong industry collaboration, gains in efficiency and a stronger presence in the market. A cluster can be an economic development magnet. The Carolinas' Nuclear Cluster is based on:

VISION

The people, services and products in the Carolinas' Nuclear Cluster fortify our states' economy, create environmentally friendly electricity, contribute to our energy independence and are the world's center of nuclear energy excellence.

MISSION

The organization collaboratively strengthens workforce, services, products and policies to extend our global leadership.

STRATEGIC RESPONSES

1. Drive positive policy for the Carolinas' nuclear energy industry base.

2. Develop and support an ample, sustainable energy oriented workforce.

3. Conceive and support innovative nuclear energy technologies and services.

4. Define the economic development proposition of the industry in the Carolinas and develop support businesses for industry growth.

5. Market the effectiveness of the states' nuclear energy expertise.

ANCHOR COMPANIES:

* Duke Energy

* Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

* SCANA/SCE&G

SUPPLIERS/CONTRACTORS:

* AREVA

* ASCO Valve/Emerson

* Carotek

* Columbiana Hi Tech

* Electric Power Research Institute

* Engenuity

* Energy Solutions

* Fluor

* Generation mPower LLC

* Global Quality Assurance

* Hendrick Construction

* J-E-T-S Nuclear Consultants

* K&L Gates

* Kontek Industries

* Mitsubishi Nuclear Energy Systems

* Pegasus Nuclear

* Qualitech Solutions

* RCS Nuclear

* Shaw Group

* Siemens Energy

* Tetra Tech

* Tindall

* Toshiba America Nuclear Energy

* URS

* WACHS Services

* WEC...