ZECs appeal: Illinois, New York nuclear cases could shape power market jurisdiction enerators challenging zero emission credits (ZEC) for nuclear generators in Illinois and New York suffered two setbacks in short order, but they are pressing forward with appeals that could determine the fate of plans for subsidies in as many as three other states. … Continue reading ZEC s appeal: #Illinois, #New_York nuclear cases could shape power market jurisdiction→
Judge Valerie Caproni Hands Another Decisive Victory To Clean Nuclear Energy Generators Nuclear plants in New York will continue to receive payments collected from all in-state load serving entities (LSE) in recognition of their clean energy contributions. Those payments, which might be as high as $8 billion over a ten year period, may also be … Continue reading Judge Valerie #Caproni Hands Another Decisive Victory To Clean Nuclear Energy Generators→
South Carolina utility cancels nuclear energy project after sinking billions COLUMBIA, S.C. — The owners of two nuclear reactors under construction in South Carolina decided Monday to cease operations at the project, which has been beset by delays and cost overruns. While the decision will save customers billions in additional costs, the two utilities may … Continue reading #South_Carolina utility cancels nuclear energy project after sinking billions #Santee_Cooper→
House passes nuclear energy tax bill The House quickly passed a bill extending a nuclear energy tax credit on Tuesday. The bill, bipartisan legislation from Reps. Tom Rice (R-S.C.), Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and others, would increase the number of utilities that can qualify for the tax credit and remove construction deadlines for facilities that use … Continue reading House passes nuclear energy tax bill→
Natural gas can replace nuclear energy Banks is a retired energy industry communications executive and occasional commentator on energy issues, now living in Rockingham County. The shale revolution has produced an abundance of cheap natural gas around the country, especially in the mid-Atlantic region, wherein lies the Marcellus shale formation, the country’s largest deposit of … Continue reading Natural gas can replace nuclear energy→
US plan for energy dominance includes reviving nuclear energy The United States announced six goals to achieve global energy dominance. 1. Revive and expand nuclear energy sector 2. Address barriers to financing of overseas coal energy plants 3. Build an oil pipeline to Mexico 4. Sell more American natural gas to South Korea 5. Approve … Continue reading US plan for energy dominance includes reviving nuclear energy→
Platts: Cheap gas, nuclear energy depress NYISO prices Energy prices fell slightly in May, as New York’s nuclear generation rose and fuel prices remained moderate. Looking ahead, the grid operator expects to have adequate supplies—though it will face a spike in demand this year. New York ISO says peak demand this summer will reach 33,178 … Continue reading Platts: Cheap gas, nuclear energy depress NYISO prices→
Small Legislative Steps For Nuclear Energy Legislative action concerning nuclear power usually creeps along slowly, pulling itself in several directions at once. But last week saw an unusual bit of activity for our Nation’s Capital in the nuclear realm. By voice vote, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment passed draft nuclear waste legislation, … Continue reading Small Legislative Steps For Nuclear Energy→
Does Nuclear Energy Have a Future in the United States? In May, the U.S. Energy Information Agency released a daily energy brief summarizing the current and future state of nuclear energy production in America. According to the EIA, nuclear’s share of the nation’s electricity generating capacity will drop from 20 percent to 11 percent by … Continue reading Does Nuclear Energy Have a Future in the United States?→
US nuclear energy industry struggles as Three Mile Island shutdown looms The owners of Three Mile Island – the site of the worst commercial nuclear power accident in U.S. history – announced earlier this week that it would shutter operations at the plant in 2019 unless the state of Pennsylvania rescues it from its financial … Continue reading US nuclear energy industry struggles as #Three_Mile_Island shutdown looms→
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