Southern Nuclear
Ho Nieh is a seasoned nuclear regulatory professional currently serving as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Southern Nuclear since March 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing licensing, regulatory strategy, and support for nuclear construction. Previously, Ho held various leadership roles at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, including Director of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation and Director of the Division of Reactor Projects, where significant contributions to nuclear safety and regulatory oversight were made. Additionally, experience at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the International Atomic Energy Agency reflects a commitment to advancing nuclear safety standards globally. Ho's academic credentials include an MBA from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering from the State University of New York Maritime College.
Southern Nuclear
Southern Nuclear operates a total of seven units for Alabama Power and Georgia Power at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala.; the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga. The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Unit 3 and is the current licensee of Vogtle Unit 4, which is under construction. Both of these units represent historic achievements for the nuclear industry as the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades.