Nuclear power shutdowns won’t spike power prices espite economic woes that could shutter two of Pennsylvania’s nuclear power plants — which generate 6 percent of the state’s power — power prices will remain steady due to low natural gas prices, according to Seth Blumsack, associate professor of energy policy and economics, Penn State. Owners of … Continue reading Nuclear power shutdowns won’t spike power prices
The Nuclear Reactor That Makes Its Own Fuel To say that nuclear energy has a bad name would be an understatement. To say that it has a future, however, would be to state the obvious. Despite soaring solar and wind generation capacity additions globally, the world is still almost completely reliant on fossil fuels—and nuclear … Continue reading The Nuclear Reactor That Makes Its Own Fuel
Exelon CEO endorses nuke bailout, punts on leaked DOE memo The CEO of the largest U.S. nuclear operator on Wednesday urged the federal government to take urgent action to halt the retirement of nuclear power plants, but stopped short of endorsing the framework for emergency action outlined in a Department of Energy memo leaked last … Continue reading Exelon CEO endorses nuke bailout, punts on leaked DOE memo
Arizona Public Service says nuclear plant may close from vote, study disagrees The conflict is heating up over an Arizona ballot measure to promote renewable energy and how it impact the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station — the most powerful nuclear power plant in the United States. Power plant operator Arizona Public Service Co. said … Continue reading #Arizona_Public_Service says nuclear plant may close from vote, study disagrees
The 60-Year Downfall of Nuclear Power in the U.S. Has Left a Huge Mess The demand for atomic energy is in decline. But before the country can abandon its plants, there’s six decades of waste to deal with. t was just another day in the life of the defunct Hanford nuclear site, a remote part … Continue reading The 60-Year Downfall of Nuclear Power in the U.S. Has Left a Huge Mess
Ex-Perry adviser lobbies for energy firm bailout WASHINGTON (AP) — At a West Virginia rally on tax cuts, President Donald Trump veered off on a subject that likely puzzled most of his audience. “Nine of your people just came up to me outside. ‘Could you talk about 202?’” he said. “We’ll be looking at that … Continue reading Ex- #Perry adviser lobbies for energy firm bailout
Seek Davis-Besse plant buyer The future is looking dim for the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station that is scheduled to be closed for good in 2020. The cheap natural gas that has contributed to lowering everybody’s heating bills over the past decade has driven FirstEnergy Solutions, which operates the power plant, into bankruptcy. The familiar hyperboloid … Continue reading Seek Davis-Besse plant buyer #FE
Russia offers floating nuclear power plant for PHL SOCHI, Russia — The Russian State Nuclear Energy Corp. (Rosatom) is offering to put up floating nuclear power plants in the Philippines as the country explores the possibility of nuclear power generation. “Our breakthrough solution here is a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP), which is a mobile … Continue reading #Russia offers floating nuclear power plant for #PHL
ISO-NE seeks US FERC permission to keep Exelon units online for fuel security In an apparent first, the New England grid operator has asked federal regulators for permission to pursue a reliability must-run agreement to keep two retiring units of Exelon’s Mystic Generating Station in Middlesex, Massachusetts, online to address reliability risks related to “fuel … Continue reading ISO-NE seeks US FERC permission to keep Exelon units online for fuel security
Coal and nuclear plant owners wrap themselves in ‘resilience flag’ to draw Trump’s attention New report downplays concerns about loss of coal and nuclear plants. Until 2017, the “resilience” of the electric power sector had referred to the power grid’s ability to withstand and recover from extreme weather and other threats. But the Trump administration, … Continue reading Coal and nuclear plant owners wrap themselves in ‘resilience flag’ to draw Trump’s attention
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