Nuclear debacle energizes push for solar power expansion As the fight continues over whether South Carolinians should get their money back for a failed nuclear project, another battle is developing that could affect monthly electricity bills. South Carolina is nearing a state-set limit on solar energy that would curtail the expansion of rooftop solar systems … Continue reading Nuclear debacle energizes push for solar power expansion
California Regulators Set 2025 Closure of Last Nuclear Power Plant The Public Utility Commission announced an agreement Thursday with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to close California’s last nuclear power plant reactors at Diablo Canyon by 2025. California pioneered America’s effort to switch to clean and cheap nuclear power generation by switching on the Sodium … Continue reading #California Regulators Set 2025 Closure of Last Nuclear Power Plant
CPUC Backs PG&E Plan to Retire Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant. California regulators have approved Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E’s) application to retire the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant by year-end 2025, ending a protracted battle over the generating station that pitted local economic interests against environmentalists and other opponents of nuclear power. The state Public Utilities … Continue reading CPUC Backs PG&E Plan to Retire #Diablo_Canyon Nuclear Plant
DOE’s compensation scheme for coal and nuclear is dead – Now what? In a January 8 Order, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) swiftly dismissed the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposed out-of-market compensation scheme for coal and nuclear units. DOE’s proposal would have provided guaranteed profits to coal and nuclear plants, despite the … Continue reading DOE ’s compensation scheme for coal and nuclear is dead – Now what?
Pilgrim nuke goes offline as Northeast buffeted by winter storm In both New England and New York, frigid air has increased demand for natural gas, pushing gas prices higher and resulting in increased wholesale electricity prices. Dual-fuel generating units have been key to maintaining reliability, with many switching over to cheaper oil to generate energy. … Continue reading #Pilgrim nuke goes offline as Northeast buffeted by winter storm
N.J. abandons nuclear bailout bill, for now A nuclear bailout bill that appeared to be on a fast-track for approval in New Jersey before Gov. Christie departs office was abruptly derailed late Wednesday, much to the relief of critics, who said it would force consumers to subsidize a profitable business. “This is a major victory … Continue reading N.J. abandons nuclear bailout bill, for now
Nuclear Power Stations or Wind Farms – Which Is More Cost-Effective? Historically, wind farms have come under fire from their critics for being too inefficient and expensive to be cost-effective. However, rapid developments in the technology have resulted in plummeting costs, and the chief of a leading energy company now believes that it is nuclear, … Continue reading Nuclear Power Stations or Wind Farms – Which Is More Cost-Effective?
Coal and nuclear seeking second helping of subsidies Battle lines are drawn for an epic battle next year over Secretary of Energy Rick Perry’s plan to grant coal and nuclear power plants another trip to the government trough. The independent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must decide whether to bow to Trump administration pressure or respect … Continue reading Coal and nuclear seeking second helping of subsidies
This is how a molten salt nuclear reactor works Keepin’ it radioactive. Radioactive elements produce heat as they decay. Nuclear plants draw power from this process, and typically stabilize the temperature with water. But during a power outage, H2O—which needs pumps to flow—can’t always prevent meltdowns. Molten salt reactors, which instead control heat with melted … Continue reading This is how a #molten_salt nuclear reactor works
Slow down on flawed nuclear subsidy plan A proposal that could generate up to $300 million in annual subsidies for two PSE&G’s nuclear reactors — raising residential utility bills $40 a year — was unanimously approved by two state legislative committees last week. It sets the stage for full Senate and Assembly votes in the … Continue reading Slow down on flawed nuclear subsidy plan
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