Nuclear Energy Institute
Neal Cohen named senior vice president of external affairs at NEI
The Nuclear Energy Institute announced that public affairs executive Neal Cohen will join the organization as senior vice president of external affairs beginning on Jan. 1, 2017. Cohen, who spent 30 years at APCO Worldwide Inc., will be responsible for developing and executing NEI's strategic go... Read More »NRC seeks candidate for Reactor Safeguards Advisory Committee
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking a qualified candidate to appoint to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), a group that provides independent technical reviews and advice regarding the safety of 99 U.S. nuclear power plants. The committee also advises the commissio... Read More »National Hydropower Association urges Congress to pass hydropower provisions in Senate bill
The National Hydropower Association (NHA) called on Congress to pass provisions that would benefit the hydropower industry as part of the Senate’s newly revised Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015. Linda Church Ciocci, the executive director of the NHA, urged House and Senate Energy bill co... Read More »NRC seeks public input to revise rules on transporting radioactive material
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requests public input in order to revise its regulations for packaging and transporting radioactive material. Current transportation regulations are partially based on standards developed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The IAEA revises s... Read More »Michael Pessina
National Electronic Manufacturers Association elects Pessina chairman board of governors
The National Electronic Manufacturers Association (NEMA) elected Michael Pessina, co-CEO and president of Lutron Electronics Co., as chairman of its 2017 Board of Governors. Pessina has held numerous senior roles during his 35 years at Lutron, including executive vice president and vice presiden... Read More »Illinois State Capitol
Future Energy Jobs bill moves forward in Illinois
Exelon Generation and ComEd announced significant progress in achieving a streamlined version of the Future Energy Jobs Bill, which was passed earlier this month at an Illinois House Energy Committee hearing. The bill supports boosting the Illinois economy, preserving 4,200 jobs at Exelon's Clint... Read More »EKPC solar power facility approved by Kentucky PSC
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) recently gave East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc. (EKPC) approval to offer customers the ability to receive solar power without having to install solar panels on their roofs. The approval establishes guidelines for EKPC customers, enabling them to lea... Read More »Eric Silagy