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Group rallies to support Diablo Canyon, nuclear energy

Group rallies to support Diablo Canyon, nuclear energy For the first time in the 40-plus-year history of San Luis Obispo County’s only nuclear power plant, individuals gathered Monday to support Diablo Canyon’s continued operation rather than oppose it. “It’s always been the adversaries,” Ellie Ripley, of Arroyo Grande, said about the several decades worth of … Continue reading Group rallies to support Diablo Canyon, nuclear energy

Much needed nuclear market reforms taking shape

Much needed nuclear market reforms taking shape Market flaws are putting even the most highly performing nuclear facilities at risk. That is part of the message delivered by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and backed by a new report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and PJM Interconnection, the operator of the grid stretching … Continue reading Much needed nuclear market reforms taking shape

CASEnergy Coalition advocates for nuclear energy

CASEnergy Coalition advocates for nuclear energy A grassroots national energy coalition is lending its voice to the nuclear industry, including in Illinois, to raise the clean energy’s profile and educate the public on its significance in America’s future energy portfolio. “We believe we have a strong case to make. Nuclear energy is not only one … Continue reading CASEnergy Coalition advocates for nuclear energy

China will build two nuclear power plants in Argentina

China will build two nuclear power plants in Argentina On Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner’s three-day visit to China, at least 15 agreements were signed, including agreements on travel visas, infrastructure, financing and collaboration on the building of two nuclear power plants. Beijing has been reaching out, in Africa and in South America, strengthening … Continue reading China will build two nuclear power plants in Argentina

West Texas Facility Promising Project for Interim Storage of Used Nuclear Fuel

West Texas Facility Promising Project for Interim Storage of Used Nuclear Fuel WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Nuclear Energy Institute today welcomed Waste Control Specialists’ plan to site an interim consolidated storage facility for used nuclear power plant fuel in west Texas as “a promising project” that shows the challenges of managing … Continue reading West Texas Facility Promising Project for Interim Storage of Used Nuclear Fuel