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Contractor #bankruptcy looms at Georgia nuclear plant hearing

Contractor bankruptcy looms at Georgia nuclear plant hearing ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Power executives said Thursday that they’re considering all options for the fate of a planned nuclear plant after its main contractor filed for bankruptcy, repeatedly telling state regulators and opposition groups that the project’s completion date and total cost are in flux. The … Continue reading Contractor #bankruptcy looms at Georgia nuclear plant hearing

Nuclear Generation Expected to Decline with Reactor Retirements

Nuclear Generation Expected to Decline with Reactor Retirements Far more nuclear generation capacity is expected to be retired rather than added through 2050, a study by the Energy Information Administration indicated. Though 9.1 GW of new capacity is projected to be added, 29.9 GW is expected to be retired. The reactors already announced for closure … Continue reading Nuclear Generation Expected to Decline with Reactor Retirements

#Georgia_Power: Deadlines at Plant #Vogtle no longer feasible, is cancellation an option?

Georgia Power: Deadlines at Plant Vogtle no longer feasible, is cancellation an option? GEORGIA (WSAV) – Officials from Georgia Power say that construction deadlines on two new nuclear reactors do not seem feasible and the company is evaluating new completion dates now. The reactors are about three years behind schedule and in February, a new … Continue reading #Georgia_Power: Deadlines at Plant #Vogtle no longer feasible, is cancellation an option?

Coal And Nuke Investors Think Trump Just Saved Their Bacon. They’re Naïve.

Coal And Nuke Investors Think Trump Just Saved Their Bacon. They’re Naïve. President Donald Trump was hailed by many in the energy industry — and excoriated by environmentalists — in January when he made a great show of signing executive orders advancing the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline and the Keystone XL pipeline. (I argued at … Continue reading Coal And Nuke Investors Think Trump Just Saved Their Bacon. They’re Naïve.

Perry superintendent says closure of nuclear power plant would be ‘catastrophic’ at House committee hearing

Perry superintendent says closure of nuclear power plant would be ‘catastrophic’ at House committee hearing Perry Schools Superintendent Jack Thompson spoke out in support of the proposed subsidies for Ohio nuclear power plants at a House Public Utilities Committee hearing. Bills going through both the Ohio Senate and House are proposing the creation of a … Continue reading Perry superintendent says closure of nuclear power plant would be ‘catastrophic’ at House committee hearing

#Michigan regulators to decide fate of energy contract #Palisades

Michigan regulators to decide fate of energy contract LAWRENCE, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Public Service Commission is deciding whether ending a nuclear power purchase contract would be a cost-saving decision for energy customers. The commission held back-to-back public meetings Monday in Lawrence, Michigan, to focus on Consumers Energy’s plan to terminate a 15-year contract … Continue reading #Michigan regulators to decide fate of energy contract #Palisades

Inside #Arizona ‘s Only Nuclear Power Plant #Palo_Verde

Inside Arizona’s Only Nuclear Power Plant Evvery six months, Arizona’s only nuclear power plant shuts down one of its three reactors for refueling and maintenance. The Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station southwest of Phoenix recently underwent the process. Six words greet all who enter Palo Verde – visitors, staff, or one of the thousand contractors … Continue reading Inside #Arizona ‘s Only Nuclear Power Plant #Palo_Verde

Lawmakers grill #Cuomo officials on nuclear power plant bailout

Lawmakers grill Cuomo officials on nuclear power plant bailout Assembly Democrats grilled Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s energy officials for more than four hours Monday about a plan executed by the Public Service Commission and a major energy company that will keep three upstate nuclear power plants alive for the next 12 years. Utility ratepayers, mostly from … Continue reading Lawmakers grill #Cuomo officials on nuclear power plant bailout