Jim Gaston, Energy Services and Development general manager, and Ted Rampton, Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems, (center), speak with an attendee at the Advanced Nuclear Summit and Showcase. The Washington, D.C. event, sponsored by Third Way, a think tank, sought to raise awareness about the policy needs of advanced nuclear technology, including small modular reactors. Gaston is part of a policy initiative called SMR Start, which is calling for public-private partnerships to spur SMR development. Read more about the summit here. (John Dobken, Energy Northwest photo)