4 Things Homer Simpson Never Taught You About Nuclear Power, But You Really Should Know. One of America’s leading animated characters has made a lot of people laugh by making light of the inner workings of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. For good reason, he’s a 2D, doughnut munching character with eight fingers. Outside the … Continue reading 4 Things #Homer_Simpson Never Taught You About Nuclear Power, But You Really Should Know.→
What Is the Future of Nuclear Power? The U.S. has been making electricity from nuclear energy since the 1950s. Today, 99 nuclear power plants generate about 19% of the country’s electricity, but most reactors are more than 30 years old. Five new nuclear reactors are under construction, but low natural gas prices depress the prospects … Continue reading What Is the Future of Nuclear Power?→
#Peach_Bottom Atomic producing more nuclear power Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station recently reached a new high with its Unit 2 reactors, producing 1,320 megawatts per hour, enough to power about 125,000 additional homes and businesses, said spokeswoman Krista Merkel. Peach Bottom, located on the west bank of the Susquehanna River, hopes to plans to make … Continue reading #Peach_Bottom Atomic producing more nuclear power→
Nuclear could be key resource in global warming fight The University of New Mexico’s 42-year-old nuclear engineering program reached a key milestone last July, but few outside UNM noticed. The program, which offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering, became the School of Engineering’s new Nuclear Engineering Department, ending its status as a … Continue reading Nuclear could be key resource in #global_warming fight→
Nuclear Power Cos. Hit DOE With Waste Disposal Suit A group of utility companies operating a nuclear power station in Kansas sued the U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday, asking for the agency to fulfill its promise to remove spent radioactive fuel from their facility. Kansas Gas & Electric Co. and two other utilities that … Continue reading Nuclear Power Cos. Hit DOE With Waste Disposal Suit→
Nation’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant Operator Seeks State Subsidies… The nation’s largest nuclear power plant operator, Exelon Corp., is strong-arming state legislators in its home state of Illinois. The utility is unreasonably demanding “taxpayer bailouts,” state subsidies, and new regulatory restrictions on its lower-cost electricity generating competitors. If these shrill ultimatums are not met, Exelon … Continue reading Nation’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant Operator Seeks State Subsidies…→
How CEO Crane is remaking Exelon The planned acquisition of Pepco Holdings, narrowly approved by Maryland regulators on May 15, is Crane’s first major deal since succeeding John Rowe as CEO in 2012. The $6.8 billion deal puts his stamp on Chicago-based Exelon, for better or worse. Buying Pepco, which provides electricity service in Washington, … Continue reading How CEO Crane is remaking #Exelon→
A case for nuclear power, despite the risks Nuclear power is likely the least well-understood energy source in the United States. Just 99 nuclear power plants spread over 30 states provide one-fifth of America’s electricity. These plants have provided reliable, affordable and clean energy for decades. They also carry risk – to the public, to … Continue reading A case for nuclear power, despite the risks→
Senate panel gives boost to Texas firm’s bid to store nuclear waste WASHINGTON—The Texas company seeking to store the nation’s high-level spent nuclear fuel got a boost today, when a Senate subcommittee forwarded to the full appropriations committee a bill that would authorize the Department of Energy to contract with a private company to store … Continue reading Senate panel gives boost to Texas firm’s bid to store #nuclear_waste→
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Opens Probe at indian Point New York state is renewing its call for tougher oversight of electrical transformers at the Indian Point Energy Center after the third failure in eight years of one of the power-transfer devices at the nuclear plant. A transformer for Indian Point’s unit 3 exploded and caught fire … Continue reading Nuclear Regulatory Commission Opens Probe at #Indian_Point→
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