Mark Stearns

Role: Panelist

Mark E. Stearns, PE, brings over 20 years of experience in nuclear energy and project management, including service as a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine officer and leadership of large-scale utility capital projects. He offers a unique perspective on hybrid generation, highlighting how pairing hydropower with Small Modular Reactors can deliver stable baseload power, optimize hydro for peak and ancillary services, and reduce reliance on short-term battery storage. His insights focus on production planning, lifecycle cost, and system reliability, helping utilities unlock multiple value streams from hydro-nuclear hybrid systems.