Nuclear
Perry meets with young nuclear industry leaders, asks for support for nuclear energy
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) President and CEO Maria Korsnick met with a group of 13 young nuclear industry leaders at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) headquarters in Washington, D.C., as part of Nuclear Science Week. Perry highlighted nuclear’s national se... Read More »Nuclear Innovation Alliance study outlines path for small modular reactor deployment
In a recent study, the Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) recommended a number of state and federal policies to promote the deployment of small modular reactor (SMR) technologies. “The United States should invest in a portfolio of reactor technologies and provide a continuum of support through ... Read More »Vogtle nuclear expansion reaches construction milestones
The expansion project at the Vogtle nuclear plant near Waynesboro, Georgia, hit several construction milestones recently, including a concrete 'super placement' for Unit 3 and the lift of the 237-ton CA03 module for Unit 4. The concrete placement included 1,844 cubic yards of concrete and took 7... Read More »Nuclear expansion expected to slow in the coming years, IAEA report says
While nuclear power’s global potential up to the year 2050 remains high, its expansion is expected to slow in the coming years, according to a recently published report on energy and electricity projections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The report, titled Energy, Electricit... Read More »Energy Department provides additional loan commitment for new Vogtle units
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Georgia Power recently reached an agreement for a conditional commitment of approximately $1.67 billion in additional loan guarantees for the expansion of the Plant Vogtle nuclear plant near Waynesboro, Georgia. Georgia Power now has a total of approximate... Read More »House Subcommittee hearing examines issues with spent nuclear fuel storage
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Interior, Energy and Environment Subcommittee recently held a hearing on issues regarding spent nuclear fuel storage and the federal government’s inaction to meet statutory obligations to manage them. In testimony, Anthony O’Donnell, ch... Read More »Palisades Nuclear Power Plant to continue operations until 2022
Despite an earlier decision to close the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant on Oct. 1, 2018, Entergy Corporation said on Thursday it has reversed that decision and plans to continue operations until spring 2022. The decision was the direct result of the actions of the Michigan Public Service Commissio... Read More »MPSC cuts proposal for buying out Palisades power contract to more than $142 million
In a blow to Consumers Energy efforts to buy out the remainder of its Palisades nuclear power plant purchase agreement, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced their securitization plan will be set at $142,151,600. Consumers Energy had sought $184.6 million in its filing applicati... Read More »John Pitesa