Why America’s Old Nuclear Plants Could Be Dragging Down Clean Energy Development Money spent nursing nukes may be better spent on wind, solar, and research into new technologies. Eking out the life of old nuclear plants could cripple the adoption of renewable energy. The nuclear industry is currently reeling in the wake of the meltdown … Continue reading Why America’s Old Nuclear Plants Could Be Dragging Down Clean Energy Development→
Thorium shows potential as safer nuclear energy Last week, Waste Control Specialists halted development of an Andrews County waste containment center because of concerns over flawed containment. The struggle for effective waste control solutions brings to attention one of the critical flaws of modern uranium-based nuclear energy: It is a high-cost endeavor which poses serious … Continue reading #Thorium shows potential as safer nuclear energy→
Perry orders grid plan to boost coal, nuclear Energy Secretary Rick Perry is taking steps to make sure that struggling coal and nuclear power plants don’t close prematurely, in the Trump administration’s latest effort to bolster energy jobs. Perry issued a memo late Friday directing his chief of staff to begin a 60-day review of … Continue reading Perry orders grid plan to boost coal, nuclear→
What Does Westinghouse Bankruptcy Mean To Nuclear Energy Innovators? Attendees at the 7th Annual International SMR and Advanced Reactor Summit in Atlanta, GA this week are intensely curious about the effect of Westinghouse’s decision to enter into a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization effort. They are also working hard to learn whatever lessons might be available … Continue reading What Does #Westinghouse #Bankruptcy Mean To Nuclear Energy Innovators?→
White House Proposes Reviving Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Site WASHINGTON — The White House’s 2018 budget plan for the U.S. Department of Energy includes $120 million for nuclear waste programs, including the restart of licensing for Nevada’s Yucca Mountain, a project stalled for years by lawsuits and local opposition. The move signals that President Donald … Continue reading #White_House Proposes Reviving #Yucca_Mountain Nuclear Waste Site→
NATURAL GAS THREATENS FUTURE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY Nuclear power, the glamorous, high-tech power of the future, may be losing the energy race to humble natural gas, as abundant U.S. shale gas production causes natural gas prices to hit record low levels. So far this year, natural gas has performed the worst among commodities, posting declines … Continue reading NATURAL GAS THREATENS FUTURE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY→
Nuclear industry braces for record outages as plants refuel A confluence of nuclear outages expected after this winter has the potential to send natural gas prices higher, and could raise power bills as well. Outages are common in the spring, but nukes make up about 20% of the United States generation and a third of … Continue reading Nuclear industry braces for record outages as plants #refuel→
Nuclear Energy Startup Transatomic Backtracks on Key Promises The company, backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, revised inflated assertions about its advanced reactor design after growing concerns prompted an MIT review. Nuclear energy startup Transatomic Power has backed away from bold claims for its advanced reactor technology after an informal review by MIT professors highlighted … Continue reading Nuclear Energy Startup #Transatomic Backtracks on Key Promises→
Ohio nuke zero emission credits could be problem for PJM COLUMBUS — States such as Ohio and Illinois that want to help their utilities save uncompetitive nuclear power plants with a special subsidy run the risk of skewing competitive markets, the head of the nation’s largest multi-state high-voltage grid management company said Tuesday. “Our position … Continue reading #Ohio nuke zero emission credits could be problem for PJM→
New England CO2 emissions spike after Vermont Yankee nuclear closure Carbon emissions are plummeting around the country, but New England’s increase highlights the importance of nuclear plants in the power mix as the resource currently struggles in several organized markets. The new report is a stark reminder than allowing cheaper gas to push nuclear out … Continue reading New England CO2 emissions spike after #Vermont_Yankee nuclear closure→
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