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About that consensus on global warming: 9136 agree, 1 disagrees.

http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/the-curious-wavefunction/2014/01/10/about-that-consensus-on-global-warming-9136-agree-one-disagrees/?WT_mc_id=SA_WR_20140116

BP sees modest growth in nuclear energy

BP sees modest growth in nuclear energy
Global nuclear power use will grow 1.9% annually up to 2035, according to oil and gas giant BP. However, carbon dioxide emissions are seen to increase by almost 30% over that period.http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/EE-BP-sees-modest-growth-in-nuclear-energy-1701144.html

Watts Bar moves toward 2015 completion

http://timesfreepress.com/news/2014/jan/17/watts-bar-moves-toward-2015-completion/

Take Action: Comments to the Public Service Board

Take Action: Comments to the Public Service Board

http://yesvy.blogspot.com/2014/01/take-action-comments-to-public-service.html#.UtlOLyhfWec

Vermont Yankee will close at the end of this year when it finished its fuel cycle. In December, after lengthy negotiations, Vermont agencies and Entergy signed an agreement. This agreement ends lawsuits, obligates Entergy to pay around $40 million dollars into various funds, and says that the state will allow the plant to run until the end of its fuel cycle.  However, the agreement does not take effect unless the Public Service Board rules.  In this post, Meredith Angwin encourages people to comment to the Public Service Board. She provides a link for comments, as well as links to the agreement and other back-up documentation.

Can Entergy Trust the State? PSB Comments by John McClaughry

Can Entergy Trust the State? PSB Comments by John McClaughry

http://yesvy.blogspot.com/2014/01/take-action-comments-to-public-service.html#.UtlOLyhfWec

In this post, John McClaughry of the Ethan Allen Institute shares his comments to the Public Service Board about the Entergy-State agreement. He urges the Public Service Board to ratify the agreement. He briefly reviews the history of Vermont Yankee. And he asks the important question: "Can Entergy trust the state of Vermont?"

Debating geoengineering and nuclear

http://nextbigfuture.com/2014/01/debating-geoengineering-and-nuclear.html

Congress Supercharges Funding for Fusion Energy Technology

Congress Supercharges Funding for Fusion Energy Technology

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor research team displays a model of its planned fusion reactor at its headquarters in south France.http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/01/16/congress-ramps-up-funding-for-fusion-energy-technology?s_cid=rss:congress-ramps-up-funding-for-fusion-energy-technology

Managing Nuclear Risks

Managing Nuclear Risks

“Our top down safety management ensures compliance and consistency”

Peter Higton, Managing Director for Energy and Nuclear, Assystem UK

http://energyandnuclear.com/2014/01/17/managing-nuclear-risks/

With Oil Deal, Russia Pressures US on Iran

The reported oil-for-goods agreement between Russia and Iran aims to force America’s hand on the nuclear talks.

http://thediplomat.com/2014/01/with-oil-deal-russia-pressures-us-on-iran/

China’s Bold $10 Billion Investment in Nigerian Hydrocarbons

While Western energy firms are reluctant, China is investing big in Nigeria. Will it pay off?

http://thediplomat.com/2014/01/chinas-bold-10-billion-investment-in-nigerian-hydrocarbons/

Examiner Editorial: Congress should stop insurer bailout before it starts

http://washingtonexaminer.com/examiner-editorial-congress-should-stop-insurer-bailout-before-it-starts/article/2542319

The Benghazi report: Damning conclusions

http://triblive.com/opinion/editorials/5423388-74/report-benghazi-senate#axzz2qfZU2Uzb

Big Oil, Big Profits, Big Tax Breaks

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2014/01/17/big_oil_big_profits_big_tax_breaks_121262.html

Japanese Government Approves Revival Plan For Owner Of Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant

http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/01/16/3171861/japan-tepco-nuclear-revival/

U.N. climate chief calls for fossil-fuel divestment By John Upton

U.N. climate chief calls for fossil-fuel divestment

By John Upton

http://grist.org/business-technology/u-n-climate-chief-calls-for-fossil-fuel-divestment/

Syrian energy deal puts Russia in gas-rich Med

http://www.energy-daily.com/reports/Syrian_energy_deal_puts_Russia_in_gas-rich_Med_999.html

Limited water predicted west of the Continental Divide

http://www.terradaily.com/reports/Limited_water_predicted_west_of_the_Continental_Divide_999.html

BP projects world economy and energy to 2035

http://nextbigfuture.com/2014/01/bp-projects-world-economy-and-energy-to.html

China has designed a 1400 MWe version of the Westinghouse AP1000 and China has the rights to export the reactor

China has designed a 1400 MWe version of the Westinghouse AP1000 and China has the rights to export the reactor

http://nextbigfuture.com/2014/01/china-has-designed-1400-mwe-version-of.html

German Supreme court allows utility to sue German government for nuclear reactor shutdown and a separate Russian nuclear deal

German Supreme court allows utility to sue German government for nuclear reactor shutdown and a separate Russian nuclear deal

http://nextbigfuture.com/2014/01/german-supreme-court-allows-utility-to.html

Utility-scale Solar Energy Myths Debunked by Industry Insider

Often the general public is confused about renewable energy installed capacity verses the capacity factor of renewable energy power plants. Below, discover why capacity factor doesn't matter.

http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2014/01/utility-scale-solar-energy-myths-debunked-by-industry-insider?cmpid=rss

No Nuclear Pork at the Trough

http://nuclearstreet.com/pro_nuclear_power_blogs/b/nuclear_energy_institute/archive/2014/01/16/no-nuclear-pork-at-the-trough.aspx

Operation of New Reactor in India Delayed

http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2014/01/17/operation-of-new-reactor-in-india-delayed-011701.aspx#.Utk_kLQo4UQ

Scientists: Stop Worrying About Fukushima Radioactivity In Fish

http://kuow.org/post/scientists-stop-worrying-about-fukushima-radioactivity-fish?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+KUOWNews+%28KUOW+News%29

Asia to Receive Alaskan Gas with New Pipeline from Stranded North Slope Fields

http://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Asia-to-Receive-Alaskan-Gas-with-New-Pipeline-from-Stranded-North-Slope-Fields.html

Study: Natural Gas Plants Release 40% Less CO2

http://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/Study-Natural-Gas-Plants-Release-40-Less-CO2.html

California Water Crisis May Head off Potential Oil Boom

http://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/California-Water-Crisis-May-Head-off-Potential-Oil-Boom.html

Debating climate change and nuclear power

http://www.examiner.com/article/debating-climate-change-and-nuclear-power?cid=rss

As emissions rise, US coal steps up push for carbon capture

After three years of decline, greenhouse-gas emissions are rising again, largely because of increased coal use. The best chance for the industry to erase its 'dirty coal' image is through carbon capture, which is making progress.

By Ken Silverstein
http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/Energy-Voices/2014/0116/As-emissions-rise-US-coal-steps-up-push-for-carbon-capture

10 ways to generate $36 trillion of green investments by 2050 -

http://www.rtcc.org/2014/01/16/10-ways-to-generate-36-trillion-of-green-investments-by-2050/

Nuclear power as a viable option for Croatia

http://see-magazine.eu/teasers/the-nuclear-option-why-nuclear-is-making-a-big-come-back-why-it-may-yet-in-croatia/

http://nuclearstreet.com/pro_nuclear_power_blogs/b/science-history-nuclear/archive/2014/01/17/my-article-on-nuclear-power-as-a-viable-option-for-croatia.aspx

Video Matinee: Plant Vogtle Nuclear Construction? It’s BIG!!

http://ansnuclearcafe.org/2014/01/17/nuclear-matinee-vogtle-construction-it-is-bi/

Federal regulators: Can't say for sure Duke customers won't pay more

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/energy/federal-regulators-hear-public-comment-tonight-on-nuclear-plant-closure/2161301

Nuclear A Vital Part Of US Energy Mix, NEI Head Tells Forum

http://nuclearstreet.com/pro_nuclear_power_blogs/b/nucnet-communications/archive/2014/01/17/nuclear-a-vital-part-of-us-energy-mix-nei-head-tells-forum.aspx

Report Highlights Problems Of ‘Enormous’ Nuclear Capital Cost

http://nuclearstreet.com/pro_nuclear_power_blogs/b/nucnet-communications/archive/2014/01/17/report-highlights-problems-of-enormous-nuclear-capital-cost.aspx

Operation of New Reactor in India Delayed

http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2014/01/17/operation-of-new-reactor-in-india-delayed-011701.aspx#.Utk73bQo4UQ

Fukushima is an ongoing warning to the world on nuclear energy via the Guardian

http://lucian.uchicago.edu/blogs/atomicage/2014/01/17/fukushima-is-an-ongoing-warning-to-the-world-on-nuclear-energy-via-the-guardian/

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review

http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2014/01/17/fukushima-daiichi-nuclear-plant-weekly-review-011702.aspx#.Utk7UbQo4UQ

Radiation: The Facts

Radiation: The Facts

http://atomicinsights.com/radiation-facts/

Rod Adams highly recommends a terrific brochure titled “Radiation: The Facts”. The document concentrates accurate information about radiation into a a tri-fold that can be read and understood in just a few minutes. It is a valuable presentation handout, would be a useful addition to the material offered in doctor’s offices, and should be a part of any classroom discussion about radiation.

Gail Tverberg: How the EIA, IEA, and Other Researchers Are Modeling the Wrong Growth Limit

http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2014/01/gail-tverberg-eia-iea-researchers-modeling-wrong-growth-limit.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NakedCapitalism+%28naked+capitalism%29

$36 Trillion Push For Clean Energy Investment

http://cleantechnica.com/2014/01/16/ceres-clean-trillion-campaign-for-clean-energy-investment/?utm_source=Cleantechnica+News&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5526494b50-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_b9b83ee7eb-5526494b50-331974829

Costs For Small Scale Battery Storage To Drop

http://cleantechnica.com/2014/01/16/costs-small-scale-battery-storage-drop/?utm_source=Cleantechnica+News&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5526494b50-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_b9b83ee7eb-5526494b50-331974829

US Comes Out Top In Utility-Scale Solar For 2013

http://cleantechnica.com/2014/01/16/us-comes-top-utility-scale-solar-2013/?utm_source=Cleantechnica+News&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5526494b50-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_b9b83ee7eb-5526494b50-331974829

Power Engineering Top News Stories 1/17

Top Stories
	McCarthy: EPA to “carefully consider” comments on NSPS U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy addressed the New Source Performance Standards Thursday, saying the agency would “carefully consider” input on the proposed rule. Read More Share:
	Nebraska AG to challenge EPA's NSPS Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning announced the state will be filing suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to challenge the agency’s New Source Performance Standards, which limit carbon emissions on new power plants. Read More Share:
	EPA delays finalizing section 316B rule The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a statement that it will miss a deadline to finalize standards for cooling water intake structures under the Clean Water Act. Read More Share:
	Texas wind farm secures $75M investment from Google Google will invest $75 million in the Panhandle 2 wind farm located in Carson County, Texas. Read More Share:

The Week's Most Read Articles
	Critics blast EPA proposal to curb GHG emission from new power plants Four months after U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy released a revised proposal to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants, the agency published the proposed rule in the Federal Register Wednesday. The public now has 60 days to comment on the controversial rule. Read More Share:
	NRC lowers Pilgrim nuclear plant performance to 'degraded' The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) said it would downgrade the performance of the 685 MW Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Massachusetts two months after the NRC increased inspections at Pilgrim. Entergy (NYSE: ETR) operates the plant. Read More Share:
	Clyde Bergemann receives $10M MATS compliance contract Clyde Bergemann Power Group Americas recently announced the company has received a $10 million contract from a utility in the Western U.S. to achieve compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. Read More Share:
	Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant shut down due to ice A buildup of ice caused the Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant to temporarily shut down just weeks after it restarted. Read More Share:
	Henry Hub Average Natural Gas Spot Prices The Henry Hub is the pricing point for natural gas futures contracts traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). Read More Share:

More Headlines
• PPA signed for wind energy project in Missouri
• BlackLight Power Inc. achieves the conversion of water fuel to "Hydrino"
• Sol Systems finances 627-kW commercial solar facilitates Indiana
• AREVA nuclear storage canisters delivered to PPL Susquehanna
• Coal-fired power plant assets to be liquidated
• Report: Polar vortex produces profits for utilities
• Coal-fired power plant CCS demo deemed a success
• Penelec completes T&D reliability upgrades
• Hydro repair and service facility in California under construction
• CCA receives $5.2M orders for emissions controls, coal-to-gas switching
• OCI Solar begins construction on Texas solar project
• Nuclear power plant officials accused of causing "chilled work environment"
• Honda installs wind turbines at Ohio plant
• Maine offshore wind project approved by PUC
• Geothermal energy joint venture completed
• PHI completes smart grid investment programs
• Iberdrola USA names new board members, chief corporate officer

PennEnergy's Top Oil & Gas News 11/17

Top Oil & Gas News
	Senators demand investigation and review of crude oil transportation safety In the wake of a series of explosive train derailments containing crude oil – including two in the last two weeks – Senators John D. Rockefeller IV and Ron Wyden wrote a letter to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz urging prompt and decisive action on crude oil transportation. Full Article Share:
	PennEnergy Video News Update From China's rise in oil demand, to Norway's revised production forecast, to a new study on the Fayetteville Shale, all of the week's biggest headlines are in the PennEnergy Video News Update. Full Article Share:

This Week's Most Popular Oil & Gas News
• Oil demand in China to rise 4 percent in 2014
• Study: Fayetteville Shale gas reserves recoverable through 2050
• EIA: Natural gas production from six shale gas plays rose in December
• Norway revises oil production output forecast for 2014
• Total begins shale gas exploration in the UK
• EIA: U.S. boosts natural gas output/use since 2005, OECD Europe scales back
• Eni sells exploration and production stake to Yamal
• Enbridge appoints President of Gas Pipelines and Processing
• CNOOC announces start of offshore gas field production
• Chevron to develop Alder offshore gas field in Central North Sea
• AMEC makes offer for Foster Wheeler acquisition
• Ireland's Petroceltic to invest in gas exploration and production in Bulgaria