BRANCH MEETING: April 1, 2016

Meeting Topic: An Evening with Ed Halpin, Pacific Gas and Electric Senior Vice President & Chief Nuclear Officer

Ed Halpin is the Senior Vice President, Power Generation & Chief Nuclear Officer for Pacific Gas and Electric Company. He is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operations of DCPP, the license renewal of their units, the decommissioning of Humboldt Bay Power Plant, and will serve as the lead contact with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations.

Halpin came to DCPP from South Texas Project (STP) Nuclear Operating Company where he served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Nuclear Officer responsible for the overall strategic direction of STP and the operation of the STP's Units 1 & 2. In his more than 24 years with the company, Halpin advanced through positions of increasing responsibility and leadership, including site vice president, vice president of oversight, vice president and assistant to the CEO, plant general manager, operations manager, maintenance manager, systems engineering manager and design manager. He also played a key role in developing and sustaining the company's strong collaborative culture, which was critical to STP's transition to excellence.

Halpin served as an officer in the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Power Submarine Service. He graduated with honors from the U.S. Naval Academy earning a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering and holds a master's degree in Strategic Communication and Leadership from Seton Hall University and another master's degree in Human Development from Fielding Graduate University. Additionally, Halpin has a Senior Reactor Operator Certification and is a graduate of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations' Senior Nuclear Plant Management course and the Senior Nuclear Executives Seminar.

Ed welcomes all questions and will discuss a multitude of Diablo Canyon Power Plant topics (i.e. plant operation, power plant benefits, relicensing, etc.).  If you are interested in Diablo Canyon Power Plant come join us for an in-depth interactive presentation with Ed Halpin.

When

Friday April 1, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM PDT
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Where

Pacific Gas & Electric Energy Education Center

6588 Ontario Road

San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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Dinner Menu

Dinner will be buffet style that includes BBQ tri-tip, BBQ chicken, homemade chili beans, fresh pasta salad, mixed greens salad, vegetable tray, garlic bread, fresh salsa, assorted cookies and cake, and assorted sodas and water.

Cost

$30 ($20/student)

We encourage the addition of friends, spouses, and anyone interested in the topic to join us for this meeting. Maximum occupancy is 75. Online payment is highly encouraged; however, we will accept payment at the door.

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