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NRC Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko’s Remarks About Briefing On Agency EEO, Diversity And Small Business Programs
Source: NewsThe agency has much to be proud of and we are obviously doing great work here. Our staff deserves thanks for its hard work and dedication for achieving these accomplishments – By Linton Levy –…
AREVA Signs Long-Term Enrichment Contract with CEZ
Source: NewsCEZ stands among the major European energy producers, operating a fleet of six nuclear reactors (on the sites of Dukovany and Temelin) which provide 31 percent of the Czech Republic’s electricity generation – By Stephen…
NS Book Review: SITE FIGHTS – DIVISIVE FACILITIES AND CIVIL SOCIETY IN JAPAN AND THE WEST
Source: NewsSITE FIGHTS – DIVISIVE FACILITIES AND CIVIL SOCIETY IN JAPAN AND THE WEST – A Nuclear Street Book Review by Randy Brich – Siting controversial facilities frequently invokes controversial methods – secrecy, expropriation, coercion and…
AEHI Gets Favorable Decision for Its Nuclear Site From Elmore County P&Z
Source: NewsThe commission directed its Planning and Zoning Commission to consider amending the Elmore County Comprehensive plan to allow the proposed nuclear plant rezone – By Linton Levy – Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (AEHI): In somewhat…
INL: Advanced Nuclear Fuel Sets Global Performance Record
Source: NewsINL researchers say the fuel experiment set the record for particle fuel by consuming approximately 19 percent of its low-enriched uranium – By Linton Levy – Idaho National Laboratory (INL) scientists have set a new…
NNSA Supercomputers Continue To Lead Globally
Source: NewsThree of top 10 systems on prestigious list housed at NNSA national laboratories – By Stephen Heiser – The National Nuclear Security Administration congratulates its national laboratories and Advanced Simulation and Computing program for earning…
AEP Awards Alstom Power Contracts Worth Over USD 100 Million (€70 Million)
Source: NewsContracts Will Add Power and Reliability to Its DC Cook 1 and Conesville 4 Power Plants in the U.S. – By Stephen Heiser – American Electric Power (AEP) will purchase steam turbines from Alstom Power…
AEHI Optimistic About Hearing This Week for New Idaho Nuclear Plant Site
Source: NewsAs current national polls show 75% of Americans support new nuclear power plants, communities are openly inviting nuclear developers to consider their location as a potential site – By Stephen Heiser – Alternate Energy Holdings,…
Exelon CEO Says Minimizing Consumer Costs is Key Issue in Climate Debate
Source: NewsJohn Rowe discusses how cap-and-trade legislation works to limit costs – By Linton Levy – Exelon Chairman and CEO John W. Rowe said today that current legislative proposals on climate will minimize costs to consumers…
Senators Alexander and Webb Unveill Bipartisan Nuclear Energy Legislation
Source: NewsMeasure would double nuclear energy sources in the U.S., Invigorate Economy, Create Jobs – By Stephen Heiser – Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Jim Webb (D-VA) have introduced “The Clean Energy Act of 2009,” a bipartisan…
IAEA: Innovating For The Future
Source: NewsINPRO Fosters Sustainable Global Nuclear Energy Development – By Linton Levy – Looking decades ahead, the Steering Committee of the IAEA´s International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles (INPRO) met in Vienna at…
Bruce Power’s Unit 6 Back In Service
Source: NewsThe Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) requires all CANDU operators to conduct a thorough examination of the structure every 12 years – By April Murelio – Unit 6 at the Bruce B generating station has…
Nuclear Policy Makers And Execs Will Address Scientists At ANS Meeting
Source: NewsProminent Nuclear Energy Policy Makers and Executives s to Address 1,600 Nuclear Scientists and Engineers at American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting – By Linton Levy – • Young Professionals Congress to take place concurrently; many to…
Centrica To Complete On BE Investment Following EC Decision On Sale Of SPE To EDF
Source: NewsCentrica will also offtake 20 per cent of the uncontracted power from the British Energy fleet and EDF and Centrica will form a separate 80/20 joint venture – By Christopher Smith – Centrica plc welcomes…
NNSA Participates In Conference For High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, Analysis
Source: NewsThe meeting is the premier international conference on high performance computing (HPC), networking, storage and analysis – By Stephen Heiser – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced that several of its top Advanced Simulation…
EDF Group’s sales at 30 September 2009: €48.3 billion, +6.7%
Source: NewsGrowth in International and Other Activities: +13%/Group Organic growth: +2.9% – By April Murelio – Group’s sales continued to grow thanks to the buoyant International activities, which benefited from a substantial contribution of British Energy…
Acquisition Of Majority Stake In SPE: EC Approves Transaction In Return For Commitments From EDF
Source: NewsOn 12 November 2009, the European Commission approved the transaction by which EDF will acquire Centrica’s 100% interest in Segebel, which owns 51% of SPE – By Christopher Smith – Approval comes at the end…
AEHI’s Energy Neutral Begins Construction On First House To Eliminate Energy Costs Over Its Lifetime
Source: NewsNuclear power company building homes in Idaho that will save more energy over their lifetimes than they consume – By Linton Levy – Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (AEHI) is constructing its first “Energy Neutral” house,…
IAEA: Improving Radioactive Material Transport In Africa
Source: NewsIAEA Training Highlights Safety and Security – By April Murelio – The IAEA is working with African Member States to reform the transport infrastructure, particularly as it relates to the safe transport of radioactive materials.…
Entergy: ANO Hostile-Action Drill Capitalizes On Partnerships, Teamwork Drill Strengthens Security, Public Safety At Nuclear Plant
Source: NewsDuring the drill, plant and offsite teams participated in a real-time attack scenario designed to be as realistic as possible – By Stephen Heiser – A hostile-action security drill recently conducted at Entergy’s signals a…