2/10 Dr. Baranwal is a passionate advocate for clean energy innovation with an impressive depth of professional experience in the nuclear sector, and a thorough understanding of the role nuclear energy can play in solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
3/10 Dr. Baranwal has been a leader in nuclear innovation from within government and the private sector, including her role as Director of Technology Development at Westinghouse Electric Company.
4/10 As Director of DOE’s @GAINnuclear initiative, Dr. Baranwal has maximized the impact of federal investments in clean energy innovation by helping private sector innovators get access to world-class research facilities and expertise at the national labs.
5/10 Her commitment to public-private partnerships has moved innovative nuclear technologies faster and further toward commercial markets and enhanced America’s status as a leader in nuclear energy.
6/10 Dr. Baranwal has demonstrated a keen awareness of the importance of nuclear leadership in advancing national priorities like economic competitiveness and global security.
7/10 Dr. Baranwal has also openly acknowledged the enormous challenge of climate change and worked to develop innovative, carbon-free technologies that could become part of the solution.
8/10 She has the technical expertise to identify how the Department of Energy can accelerate nuclear innovation, and the clear vision and courage to remind this administration why it should.
9/10 If confirmed, Dr. Rita Baranwal's longstanding commitment to nuclear advancement will be an important and resoundingly positive asset for the United States to advance clean energy goals and nuclear competitiveness.
10/10 Third Way’s Clean Energy Program wishes her luck through the confirmation process and, pending confirmation, in her new role. advancednuclearenergy.org/blog/third-way…
