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EDF: Nuclear Energy Is The Linchpin Of Safe And Competitive CO2-Free Electricity
Source: NewsEDF has built up a unique and competitive nuclear fleet in France – By April Murelio – Within a period spanning less than 20 years, EDF has built up a unique and competitive nuclear fleet…
JDSU Provides Key Optical Components For NIF
Source: NewsNew National Ignition Facility (NIF) Using JDSU Electro-Optic Modulators as Part of Laser Technology Designed for Key Scientific Missions – By Linton Levy – JDSU has announced that it is supplying optical components called electro-optic modulators…
Bruce Power Selects SmartSignal To Support Critical Nuclear Power Plant Equipment
Source: NewsSoftware will be used at the Bruce A and B generating stations – By Stephen Heiser – SmartSignal Corporation has announced that it has been selected by Bruce Power to install its predictive-analytic software at the…
Bayswater Uranium’s: Revised Information On Tejana Mesa Property, New Mexico
Source: NewsPotential to host 15 to 45 million pounds U3O8 according to a report by the New Mexico Bureau of Mines – By Abby Gessner – Bayswater Uranium Corporation is pleased to report the following update…
Small Fire Extinguished At Davis-Besse
Source: NewsSwitchyard fire posed no radiation hazard – By Stephen Heiser – Crews at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant in Carroll Township are working to fix a backup power source after a small fire last Thursday. According to…
Exelon Applauds House For “Bold, Decisive Action” On Waxman-Markey Legislation
Source: NewsEnergy company a longtime supporter of economy-wide cap-and-trade legislation – By April Murelio – Exelon has praised the U.S. House of Representatives for its passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) sponsored by…
FPL CEO Lauds Passage Of Waxman-Markey Bill
Source: NewsStatement by FPL Group Chairman and CEO Lew Hay on passage of Waxman-Markey bill – By Abby Gessner – Lew Hay, chairman and CEO of FPL Group, has issued the following statement on passage of the…
NRC’s Dr. Dale Klein: U.S. Needs To Focus On Scientific And Engineering Education
Source: NewsPrepared Remarks of Dr. Dale Klein At The American Nuclear Society Annual MeetingAtlanta, GAJune 15, 2009 – Edited by Abby Gessner – Thank you. I am very pleased to be here. I want to focus on…
"Yes" From Constellation Energy On H.R. 2998, The American Clean Energy Security Act Of 2009
Source: NewsOn Friday, June 26, 2009, the United States House of Representatives is expected to debate H.R. 2998, the American Clean Energy Security Act of 2009. Constellation Energy thinks this is a historic measure that will…
Study Identifies Policies To Reduce GHG Emissions, While Minimizing Economic Consequences
Source: NewsCEOs Urge Congress, Administration to Remove Barriers to Emissions Reduction – By Stephen Heiser – Business Roundtable, an association of chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies, today released an economic modeling study with policy…
Gregory B. Jaczko: Always Ask The Tough Questions
Source: News“Always Ask the Tough Questions”Prepared Remarks forThe Honorable Gregory B. JaczkoChairmanU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissionat theProfessional Reactor Operator Society (PROS)Greenville, SCJune 23, 2009 – Edited by Linton Levy – Introduction I appreciate the opportunity to speak…
NRG Energy Sends Letter To Shareholders
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: NewsNRG Asks Stockholders to Continue to Send Message to Exelon That Its Proposal Remains Inadequate – By Stephen Heiser – NRG Energy Inc. is mailing a letter to NRG stockholders from David Crane, President and Chief…
Robatel Launches New U.S. Subsidiary, Robatel Technologies LLC
Source: NewsRobatel Technologies LLC will target the U.S. commercial and federal nuclear markets with an initial focus on the Department of Energy MOX project – By Linton Levy – Robatel has announced the formation of a wholly…
Russia’s Rosatom To Participate In NPP Bid In Egypt
Source: NewsIn a week’s time a group of Rosatom specialists will visit Egypt for a discussion of practical issues connected with NPP construction and uranium mining – By Linton Levy – Russia has received a formal…
NRC To Hold Public Workshops On Safe Disposal Of Depleted Uranium And Other Unique Waste Streams
Source: NewsTwo public workshops in September to solicit public views on major issues for new regulations for land disposal of unique radioactive wastes – By Abby Gessner – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will conduct two public…
Prepared Remarks Of Commissioner Dale E. Klein Fuel Cycle Information Exchange
Source: NewsPrepared Remarks of Commissioner Dale E. Klein Fuel Cycle Information ExchangeWashington, DCJune 24, 2009 – Edited by Abby Gessner – Thank you. I am pleased to be here. What I would like to do today…
Nuclear Street Interview with Dr. James Conca, Co-Author Of THE GEOPOLITICS OF ENERGY
Source: NewsAn Exclusive Nuclear Street Interview with Dr. James Conca, co-author of THE GEOPOLITICS OF ENERGY: ACHIEVING A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DISTRIBUTION BY 2040 by Judith Wright and James Conca – by Randy Brich –…
IHS CERA Power Capital Costs Index Finds Construction Costs Falling For All Types Of New Power Plants
Source: NewsCosts of constructing new power plants fell an additional three percent over the past six months – By Stephen Heiser – The latest IHS CERA Power Capital Costs Index (PCCI) shows the costs of constructing…
INL Team Helps Pave Way To Generation IV Nuclear Reactor
Source: NewsFourth generation nuclear power plant graphite technology are one step closer – By Brett Stone, Nuclear Science & Technology communications intern – Cleaner. Safer. Cheaper. More. Thanks to the work of a team at Idaho National…
District Court Upholds Exelon’s Exchange Offer To Acquire NRG
Source: NewsCourt ruling that NRG allegations are without merit considered a major step in proposed acquisition – By Linton Levy – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York today ruled that the…