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‘We have to have an answer’ on Ill. nuclear plants by summer’s end, #Exelon says

‘We have to have an answer’ on Ill. nuclear plants by summer’s end, Exelon says An Exelon Corp. executive told Illinois legislators yesterday that the fate of three unprofitable nuclear plants in the state will be decided later this summer and that action on a bill to help them survive must be passed before the … Continue reading ‘We have to have an answer’ on Ill. nuclear plants by summer’s end, #Exelon says

Myth Of Offshore Wind Being Expensive Debunked – Wind Power Now Cheaper Than Gas-Fired And Nuclear Power

Myth Of Offshore Wind Being Expensive Debunked – Wind Power Now Cheaper Than Gas-Fired And Nuclear Power Over the past few years, wind power has seen major advancements in both design and efficiency. The Inquisitr reported on the latest happenings on such overall wind power improvement. Pertaining to design, the “wind tree” is a device … Continue reading Myth Of Offshore Wind Being Expensive Debunked – Wind Power Now Cheaper Than Gas-Fired And Nuclear Power

The Reactors That Will Revolutionize Nuclear Energy

The Reactors That Will Revolutionize Nuclear Energy CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN: We’re at a turning point in energy. The U.S. should be a leader in mitigating climate change and meeting a nearly 30% increase in U.S. demand for electricity projected by 2040. Success in this double-barrel challenge will require energy and environmental policy that recognizes the … Continue reading The Reactors That Will Revolutionize Nuclear Energy

Perry Nuclear Power Plant Returns to Service After Refueling and Maintenance Outage

Perry Nuclear Power Plant Returns to Service After Refueling and Maintenance Outage AKRON, Ohio, April 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), announced its Perry Nuclear Power Plant in Perry, Ohio, returned to service at 5:27 p.m. today following a March 9, 2015, shutdown for refueling … Continue reading Perry Nuclear Power Plant Returns to Service After Refueling and Maintenance Outage