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Saturday, November 17, 2012

Duke Energy Downplays Flooding Risk at Oconee Nuclear Plant

Duke Energy Downplays Flooding Risk at Oconee Nuclear Plant

Of the 34 nuclear facilities from South Carolina to Vermont in Hurricane Sandy's path, 24 continued to operate safely and generate electricity throughout the event. Seven were already shut down for refueling or inspection, and three in New Jersey or New York safely shut down, as designed, because of storm conditions or grid disturbances.Nuclear Energy Institute president and Chief Executive Officer Marvin S. Fertel said, "Hurricane Sandy once again demonstrates the robust construction of nuclear energy facilities, which are built to withstand extreme…Read more...http://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Nuclear-Power/Duke-Energy-Downplays-Flooding-Risk-at-Oconee-Nuclear-Plant.html

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