# NRECA BLC 978.1: The State of Nuclear Energy

- Dates: 4 August 2026
- Location: Doubletree Bloomington, Minneapolis, United States
- Address: 7800 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55439
- Organiser: MREA
- Industry: Energy & Cleantech

## About

This course, “The State of Nuclear Power” (NRECA BLC 978.1), provides cooperative directors a practical introduction to nuclear energy, focusing on how nuclear power works and key considerations including safety, cost, risk, regulation, and waste. It is for electric cooperative directors who are NRECA members and must register to attend.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://association.mrea.org/events/Details/2026-nreca-blc-925-1-co-op-bylaws-guiding-principles-current-issues-1430446?sourceTypeId=Website)
- [Registration](https://association.mrea.org/ap/Events/Register/J5FyD6RuJCzC3)

## Speakers

- Pat Mangan, INSTRUCTOR

## Where to stay

- **The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel**: 90 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mspdd-renaissance-minneapolis-hotel-the-depot/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-612-375-1700
- **Residence Inn at the Depot**: 190 m from the venue, 425 South Second Street, Minneapolis, 55401
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/mspmw)
  - Phone: +1 612-340-1300
- **Emery, Autograph Collection**: 310 m from the venue, 215 South 4th Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mspak-emery-autograph-collection/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-612-340-2000
- **Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown**: 450 m from the venue, 609 South 3rd Street, Minneapolis, 55415
  - [Hotel website](https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-red-minneapolis-downtown)
  - Phone: +1-612-252-5400
- **Four Seasons Hotel**: 470 m from the venue, 245 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
- **Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District**: 530 m from the venue, 708 South 3rd Street, Minneapolis, 55415
  - Phone: +1-612-332-0696
- **Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel**: 540 m from the venue, 527 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/msptr-rand-tower-minneapolis-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 612 688 4500
- **The Westin Minneapolis**: 560 m from the venue, 88 South 6th Street, 55402
  - [Hotel website](https://www.starwoodhotels.com)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/nreca-blc-978-1-the-state-of-nuclear-energy-minneapolis/