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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