Former Dallas mayor, U.S. ambassador pushes nuclear power in Texas Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, who also served as the U.S. trade representative under President Barack Obama, is making the case that Texas and other states need more nuclear power in order to offer a diverse energy mix. Kirk’s newest position is co-chairman of the … Continue reading Former Dallas mayor, U.S. ambassador pushes nuclear power in Texas →

Illinois Senate energy and public utilities committee passes bill supporting nuclear energy plants Springfield, Ill. — The Illinois Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee today passed Senate Bill 1585, legislation to establish a Low Carbon Portfolio Standard that would bolster Illinois’ clean energy leadership, support the state’s nuclear energy facilities and protect jobs, consumers and … Continue reading Illinois Senate energy and public utilities committee passes bill supporting #nuclear_energy plants →

A Look At The Future Of Nuclear Power If nuclear power is going to succeed in the 21st century, there will need to be major innovations in controlling costs and enhancing safety. The generation of nuclear reactors constructed in the 1970’s and 1980’s are showing their age. In just the past week, several U.S. reactors … Continue reading A Look At The Future Of Nuclear Power →