Exelon notifies NRC of intent to shut TMI Exelon Generation officially notified the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission last week it plans to shut down Three Mile Island Nuclear Station in September 2019. J. Bradley Fewell, senior vice president for Regulatory Affairs and general counsel, Exelon Generation, signed the letter sent to the NRC, which was … Continue reading Exelon notifies NRC of intent to shut #TMI
House panel votes to extend tax credit for nuclear power The House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday approved a bipartisan bill that would lift a deadline for the nuclear power production tax credit. The panel passed the bill by voice vote. The legislation would lift a requirement that nuclear facilities be placed in service … Continue reading House panel votes to extend tax credit for nuclear power
New York Senate narrowly passes bill to reallocate funds for nuclear subsidies New York wants to save its nuclear fleet and the carbon-free energy they generate, but some clean energy advocates warn that how the state funds the ZEC program matters just as much. NRDC said it “strongly opposes” the bill, which would “redirect New … Continue reading #New_York Senate narrowly passes bill to reallocate funds for nuclear subsidies
How Retiring Nuclear Power Plants May Undercut U.S. Climate Goals Over the last decade, a glut of cheap natural gas from hydraulic fracturing has driven hundreds of dirtier coal plants in the United States out of business, a big reason carbon dioxide emissions fell 14 percent from 2005 to 2016. But more recently, that same … Continue reading How Retiring Nuclear Power Plants May Undercut U.S. Climate Goals
India-US nuclear deal: All you need to know about the landmark agreement On 18 July, 2005, the then prime minister, Manmohan Singh visited Washington, and in a joint statement with George W Bush, India and the United States agreed to enter into a civil nuclear agreement. This landmark agreement saw an implicit recognition – for … Continue reading #India-#US nuclear deal: All you need to know about the landmark agreement
Nuclear plant refueling outages benefit NY communities This month we reached an important milestone for Upstate nuclear energy plants, the completion of three major refueling outages at Ginna, Nine Mile and Fitzpatrick supported by the many members of our New York State Building Trades. On the surface, this might seem a little dull, but these … Continue reading Nuclear plant #refueling outages benefit NY communities
Why wait until 2025 to close Diablo Canyon? PG&E has reached an agreement (currently being reviewed by the state Public Utilities Commission) with environmental groups not to seek re-licensing for Diablo Canyon, thus ending energy production in 2025. Some, including the Mothers for Peace in San Lois Obispo, are still working to close Diablo sooner. … Continue reading Why wait until 2025 to close Diablo Canyon?
DOE to Award $67M in Nuclear Energy R&D Funds The Energy Department plans to award nearly $67 million in funds to 85 projects as part of efforts to advance nuclear energy research and technology development. DOE said Wednesday the funds will support research efforts under the department’s Nuclear Energy University Program, Nuclear Science User Facilities … Continue reading DOE to Award $67M in Nuclear Energy R&D Funds
Barrasso: Senate risks closing nuclear energy watchdog The Senate is under a strict deadline to confirm the head of the nation’s top nuclear watchdog or risk closing the agency for lack of members. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, raised the concern Thursday in advancing the nomination of Kristine … Continue reading Barrasso: Senate risks closing nuclear energy watchdog
Value proposition in sustaining nuclear power When it comes to slowing climate change, Akron and even Ohio have small parts to play. Yet pull together American cities and states, and the commitment gains clout. In withdrawing from the global climate accord, President Trump argued that he was elected to serve Pittsburgh not Paris. It mattered … Continue reading Value proposition in sustaining nuclear power
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