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Saturday, April 20, 2019
Climate Change Could Cause Fukushima-Style Meltdowns in the US
Climate Change Could Cause Fukushima-Style Meltdowns in the US: Almost every active nuclear reactor in the U.S. is unprepared for flooding and storm surge caused by climate change; industry groups chose not to act.
Watchdog Sounds Alarm Over Regulatory Capture as New Reporting Shows Nuclear Plants Unprepared for Climate Crisis
Watchdog Sounds Alarm Over Regulatory Capture as New Reporting Shows Nuclear Plants Unprepared for Climate Crisis: "We do not have an independent regulator that is heeding its mandate to protect public health and safety first."
The CPUC Told the Truth in 2005 - If DCPP Closed, Lots More Natural Gas would be burned
More natural gas burning will not be the "likely" result of the
Diablo Closure, the closure will result in more natural gas
burning...period. The fact is that any current reduction in carbon
emissions due to the expansion of non-dispatchable renewables (already
partially offset by the gas backup required) will be obliterated by the
loss of Diablo's contribution to the non-emitting portion of the power
mix. The only viable replacement of Diablo's production will be
natural-gas by default, in addition to the gas backup required for the
renewables. This was the case with San Onofre, and it is the case in
Germany (except that there the default option is coal)
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Diablo Closure, the closure will result in more natural gas
burning...period. The fact is that any current reduction in carbon
emissions due to the expansion of non-dispatchable renewables (already
partially offset by the gas backup required) will be obliterated by the
loss of Diablo's contribution to the non-emitting portion of the power
mix. The only viable replacement of Diablo's production will be
natural-gas by default, in addition to the gas backup required for the
renewables. This was the case with San Onofre, and it is the case in
Germany (except that there the default option is coal)
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Subject: The CPUC Told the Truth in 2005 - If DCPP Closed, Lots More
Natural Gas would be burned
All:
Here are some excerpts from the CPUC's 2005 Final Environmental
Impact Report (FEIR) for the proposed replacement of the Diablo
Canyon steam generators. The CPUC Application number was A.04-01-009.
PG&E did a tremendous job replacing the steam generators with
replacements during only slightly extended refueling outages in 2008 and
2009 using more modern (and durable) alloys than were available
in the early 1970s when the original steam generators . CGNP referenced
this information in their written filings in A.16-08-006. (The
achievements had been removed from the publicly-accessible PG&E website.
Thus, detailed trade publication information was used
instead in CGNP's filings.)
Here is the URL for Volume 1 of the FEIR:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/environ
I've attached some excerpts from the FEIR that make the case clearly
if DCPP is closed, more natural gas burning is the likely result. DCPP's
replacement cannot be solar. DCPP's replacement cannot be wind.
CGNP made similar oral and written arguments during the over two
years that PG&E's Application A.16-08-006 was pending from 2016-2018. I
continue to appreciate Dr. Marinak's significant contributions to CGNP's
written and oral testimony.
CGNP is making similar written and oral arguments in the current CPUC
Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) proceeding R.16-02-007.
The CPUC and PG&E are making identical responses to:
1. CGNP's arguments in both CPUC proceedings.
2. CPUC's (and PG&E's) statements in the 2004 Proceeding.
They are IGNORING those arguments and statements.
Here is the URL for Volume 2 of the FEIR:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/environ
What is notable about Volume 2 is Michael Marty Marinak, Ph.D. is the
first commenter in the first set. His 2004 comments remain on-point 14
years later. I've attached them with the Commission's response.
I believe the attached clear statements merit wide dissemination.
Gene Nelson, Ph.D. CGNP Legal Assistant
Californians for Green Nuclear Power, Inc. (CGNP)
1375 East Grand Ave Ste 103 #523
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-2421
(805) 363 - 4697 cell
Government@CGNP.org email
http://CGNP.org website
Natural Gas would be burned
All:
Here are some excerpts from the CPUC's 2005 Final Environmental
Impact Report (FEIR) for the proposed replacement of the Diablo
Canyon steam generators. The CPUC Application number was A.04-01-009.
PG&E did a tremendous job replacing the steam generators with
replacements during only slightly extended refueling outages in 2008 and
2009 using more modern (and durable) alloys than were available
in the early 1970s when the original steam generators . CGNP referenced
this information in their written filings in A.16-08-006. (The
achievements had been removed from the publicly-accessible PG&E website.
Thus, detailed trade publication information was used
instead in CGNP's filings.)
Here is the URL for Volume 1 of the FEIR:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/environ
I've attached some excerpts from the FEIR that make the case clearly
if DCPP is closed, more natural gas burning is the likely result. DCPP's
replacement cannot be solar. DCPP's replacement cannot be wind.
CGNP made similar oral and written arguments during the over two
years that PG&E's Application A.16-08-006 was pending from 2016-2018. I
continue to appreciate Dr. Marinak's significant contributions to CGNP's
written and oral testimony.
CGNP is making similar written and oral arguments in the current CPUC
Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) proceeding R.16-02-007.
The CPUC and PG&E are making identical responses to:
1. CGNP's arguments in both CPUC proceedings.
2. CPUC's (and PG&E's) statements in the 2004 Proceeding.
They are IGNORING those arguments and statements.
Here is the URL for Volume 2 of the FEIR:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/environ
What is notable about Volume 2 is Michael Marty Marinak, Ph.D. is the
first commenter in the first set. His 2004 comments remain on-point 14
years later. I've attached them with the Commission's response.
I believe the attached clear statements merit wide dissemination.
Gene Nelson, Ph.D. CGNP Legal Assistant
Californians for Green Nuclear Power, Inc. (CGNP)
1375 East Grand Ave Ste 103 #523
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-2421
(805) 363 - 4697 cell
Government@CGNP.org email
http://CGNP.org website
Nuclear is the way to go | Commentaries | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo
Nuclear is the way to go | Commentaries | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo: Losing Diablo Canyon won't clean up our air or our energy sources
Ellie Ripley: Counting blessings of nuclear power
Ellie Ripley: Counting blessings of nuclear power
https://lompocrecord.com/opinion/columnists/ellie-ripley-counting-blessings-of-nuclear-power/article_3276065c-90a7-597f-ae2b-8ab7a8a0ca10.html
Friday, April 19, 2019
Pentagon Blocks Declassification of 2018 Nuclear Stockpile – Federation Of American Scientists
Pentagon Blocks Declassification of 2018 Nuclear Stockpile – Federation Of American Scientists: For the first time in years, the Department of Defense has denied a request to declassify the current size of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile.
"After careful consideration. . . it was determined that the requested information cannot be declassified at this time," wrote Andrew P. Weston-Dawkes of
"After careful consideration. . . it was determined that the requested information cannot be declassified at this time," wrote Andrew P. Weston-Dawkes of
Pentagon Slams Door On Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Transparency – Federation Of American Scientists
Pentagon Slams Door On Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Transparency – Federation Of American Scientists: By Hans M. Kristensen
The Pentagon has decided not to disclose the current number of nuclear weapons in the Defense Department’s nuclear weapons stockpile. The decision, which came as a denial of a request from FAS's Steven Aftergood for declassification of the 2018 nuclear weapons stockpile numb
The Pentagon has decided not to disclose the current number of nuclear weapons in the Defense Department’s nuclear weapons stockpile. The decision, which came as a denial of a request from FAS's Steven Aftergood for declassification of the 2018 nuclear weapons stockpile numb
North Korea demands Pompeo's removal from US nuclear talks
North Korea demands Pompeo's removal from US nuclear talks: Seoul (AFP) April 18, 2019 - North Korea on Thursday demanded the removal of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from talks over its banned nuclear programme, hours after the isolated state claimed to have tested a new kind of weapon.
Scientists Uncover California's Hidden Earthquakes - Scientific American
Scientists Uncover California's Hidden Earthquakes - Scientific American: Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
West Coast utilities launch study for I-5 EV infrastructure to move freight - Power Engineering
West Coast utilities launch study for I-5 EV infrastructure to move freight - Power Engineering: The group participating in the initiative launch Thursday included Southern California Edison (SCE), San Diego Gas & Electric, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, Puget Sound Energy and Seattle City Light.
Anti-Energy Lawsuits, Pushed by Activists, Don’t Help Climate or California | RealClearEnergy
Anti-Energy Lawsuits, Pushed by Activists, Don’t Help Climate or California | RealClearEnergy: California has become central to the world-wide climate change debate, as some local officials, spurred on by trial attorneys and activists have waged an aggressive legal campaign against energy...
Oil Firms Should be Held Accountable for Climate | RealClearEnergy
Oil Firms Should be Held Accountable for Climate | RealClearEnergy: Oil Firms Should be Held Accountable for Climate | RealClearEnergy
GenDyn awarded $125M for MK80, BLU-109 bomb components
GenDyn awarded $125M for MK80, BLU-109 bomb components: Washington (UPI) Apr 18, 2019 -
General Dynamics has received a $125 million contract for MK80 general purpose and BLU-109 Tritonal bomb components, including for Iraq, Bahrain and Singapore.
General Dynamics has received a $125 million contract for MK80 general purpose and BLU-109 Tritonal bomb components, including for Iraq, Bahrain and Singapore.
China invites North Korea to Belt and Road summit
China invites North Korea to Belt and Road summit: Beijing (AFP) April 19, 2019 - China said Friday leaders from 37 nations and North Korean representatives will attend a summit for its Belt and Road Initiative next week as it hit back at criticism of the massive trade infrastructure project.
North Korea's Kim to meet Putin as tensions rise with US
North Korea's Kim to meet Putin as tensions rise with US: Moscow (AFP) April 18, 2019 - North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un will visit Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin this month, the Kremlin said Thursday, as tensions between Washington and Pyongyang spiked higher.
Pentagon declines to disclose U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile
Pentagon declines to disclose U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile: Washington (UPI) Apr 18, 2019 -
The Department of Defense denied a request to release information on the nation's nuclear stockpile, ending a practice that started a decade ago with little explanation.
The Department of Defense denied a request to release information on the nation's nuclear stockpile, ending a practice that started a decade ago with little explanation.
Energy use soars in U.S. despite climate worries - Power Engineering
Energy use soars in U.S. despite climate worries - Power Engineering: Fossil fuels in all accounted for 80 percent of Americans' energy use.
South Korea starts up second APR-1400 - World Nuclear News
South Korea starts up second APR-1400 - World Nuclear News: Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power has started up its new Shin Kori 4 reactor and plans to connect it to the electricity grid at the end of this month. It is the second APR-1400 design unit to start up of a planned global fleet of at least 10.
Energy Industry On Edge As Geopolitical Tensions Rise | OilPrice.com
Energy Industry On Edge As Geopolitical Tensions Rise | OilPrice.com: It has been a big week for geopolitical tensions around the globe, with the conflict in Libya worsening while the U.S. comes under pressure from multiple sides
Fukushima Update 4/19/19
Fukushima Update 4/19/19 –
Stored fuel bundles are being removed from F. Daiichi unit #3… Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits F. Daiichi… Tokyo is urged to end overseas restrictions on Fukushima-produced seafood… Japan’s largest news outlet makes a call for reason with Fukushima repopulation… Tepco decides to allow foreign workers at F. Daiichi… Japan’s antinuclear Press continues to speculate that the location of fuel debris remains unknown.
http://www.hiroshimasyndrome.c
Stored fuel bundles are being removed from F. Daiichi unit #3… Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits F. Daiichi… Tokyo is urged to end overseas restrictions on Fukushima-produced seafood… Japan’s largest news outlet makes a call for reason with Fukushima repopulation… Tepco decides to allow foreign workers at F. Daiichi… Japan’s antinuclear Press continues to speculate that the location of fuel debris remains unknown.
http://www.hiroshimasyndrome.c
Let’s take a moment to remember the time a local utility broke Tampa Bay’s only nuclear plant.
Let’s take a moment to remember the time a local utility broke Tampa Bay’s only nuclear plant.: The Crystal River nuclear facility would likely still be running today if not for one of the most thickheaded moves in local business history.
Republicans Can Own The Libs on Climate Change By Defending Nuclear Plants On The Brink
Republicans Can Own The Libs on Climate Change By Defending Nuclear Plants On The Brink: Republicans can steal swing voters, especially suburban Millennials, away from Democrats by defending nuclear power for the climate.
S. Korea to foster nuclear plant decommissioning industry amid phaseout policy | Yonhap News Agency
S. Korea to foster nuclear plant decommissioning industry amid phaseout policy | Yonhap News Agency: By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government on Wednesday ...
Huge AI breakthrough could bring us much closer to nuclear fusion energy
Huge AI breakthrough could bring us much closer to nuclear fusion energy: AI is set to aid the development of nuclear fusion reactors by predicting when major disruptions could halt reactions and damage the reactor.
N.J. approves $300M nuclear bailout — and your utility bill just went up - nj.com
N.J. approves $300M nuclear bailout — and your utility bill just went up - nj.com: See how much the average utility bill in New Jersey is about to increase.
MOX Services Wants to Keep Keys to MFFF Information Vault, Court Doc Shows - ExchangeMonitor
MOX Services Wants to Keep Keys to MFFF Information Vault, Court Doc Shows - ExchangeMonitor: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
Feds seek dismissal of plutonium lawsuit; no quake concerns
Feds seek dismissal of plutonium lawsuit; no quake concerns: RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Energy Department is asking a federal judge in Reno to dismiss the state's lawsuit challenging plutonium shipments to Nevada, adding that the material at the storage...
Rick Perry plans his exit as Trump's Energy Secretary
Rick Perry plans his exit as Trump's Energy Secretary: Energy Secretary Rick Perry is planning to leave the Trump administration and is finalizing the terms and timing of his departure, according to two people familiar with his plans.
Advanced Nuclear Power Legislation Introduced and Touted as Antidote to Climate Change - Lexology
Advanced Nuclear Power Legislation Introduced and Touted as Antidote to Climate Change - Lexology: In late March, a group of fifteen bipartisan senators reintroduced the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act (NELA) bill to the Senate. This legislation was…
Japan Aims to Hire Foreigners for Nuclear Cleanup - WSJ
Japan Aims to Hire Foreigners for Nuclear Cleanup - WSJ: Tokyo Electric Power is looking to foreign workers to help decommission its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant amid a labor shortage exacerbated by radiation risks at the site of the 2011 nuclear disaster.
Sweeney, Burzichelli and Taliaferro Praise BPU’s Approval of Plan to Support Nuclear Energy - Insider NJ
Sweeney, Burzichelli and Taliaferro Praise BPU’s Approval of Plan to Support Nuclear Energy - Insider NJ: Sweeney, Burzichelli and Taliaferro Praise BPU’s Approval of Plan to Support Nuclear Energy Trenton – Senate President Steve Sweeney, Deputy Assembly Speaker John Burzichelli and Assemblyman Adam Taliaferro (all D-Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland) issued the following joint statement today praising the state Board of Public Utilities’ approval of the plan to support New Jersey’s nuclear power industry[...]
State Nuclear Subsidies Not Needed
State Nuclear Subsidies Not Needed: Since 2010, several nuclear plants around the country have closed and economic conditions, particularly low natural gas prices, are often cited as a factor. Now the nuclear industry is seeking government assistance to stay afloat, but state lawmakers should be skeptical.
Nuclear Lobbying Power: NJ Utility Customers Will Pay $300M In Subsidies — ProPublica
Nuclear Lobbying Power: NJ Utility Customers Will Pay $300M In Subsidies — ProPublica: Regulators voted Thursday to approve subsidies, even though PSEG plants are “financially viable.”
New Jersey utility regulators approve nuclear power plant subsidies | S&P Global Platts
New Jersey utility regulators approve nuclear power plant subsidies | S&P Global Platts: Decision could provide $300 million/year Opponents argued the plants were profitable The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities voted Thursday to provide roughly $300 million a year in zero emissions ce
Potential Pilgrim buyer may add to nuclear cleanup projects - News - capecodtimes.com - Hyannis, MA
Potential Pilgrim buyer may add to nuclear cleanup projects - News - capecodtimes.com - Hyannis, MA: Holtec also seeks to acquire 3-reactor site in NY.
Holtec Seeks to Purchase 4th Nuclear Plant for Decommissioning - CapeCod.com
Holtec Seeks to Purchase 4th Nuclear Plant for Decommissioning - CapeCod.com: HYANNIS – The company that is seeking to purchase the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth for decommissioning has also reached an agreement to acquire Entergy’s Indian Point Energy Cent…
U.S. GAO - Tribal Consultation: Additional Federal Actions Needed for Infrastructure Projects
U.S. GAO - Tribal Consultation: Additional Federal Actions Needed for Infrastructure Projects: Federal agencies are required, at times, to consult with tribes on infrastructure projects like pipelines that may harm tribal natural and cultural resources.
Commentary: The legacy of nuclear power is checkered at best - Delaware State News | Delaware State News
Commentary: The legacy of nuclear power is checkered at best - Delaware State News | Delaware State News: Forty years ago, on March 28, 1979, the Three Mile Island (TMI) Unit 2 nuclear power reactor in central Pennsylvania — about 95 miles northwest of Dover — partially melted down and experienced at least one explosion. Many of us living in Delaware at the time were very concerned about being downwind and somewhat downstream …
NRC Terminates Long-Running Rulemaking on Special Nuclear Material Accounting - ExchangeMonitor
NRC Terminates Long-Running Rulemaking on Special Nuclear Material Accounting - ExchangeMonitor: ExchangeMonitor covers nuclear weapons, waste management, nuclear cleanup, international intelligence as well as carbon capture and storage.
PG&E Ratepayers Lobby for a Voice in Utility’s Bankruptcy
PG&E Ratepayers Lobby for a Voice in Utility’s Bankruptcy
Consumers seek official committee status in PG&E chapter 11 case
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pg-e-ratepayers-lobby-for-a-voice-in-utilitys-bankruptcy-11555622293
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Navigating Nuclear
Navigating Nuclear: #NavigatingNuclear empowers educators w/ the resources they need to teach the diverse applications of #nucleartechnology! Learn more today! https://bit.ly/2OAXNsJ
Ernest Moniz Says Uranium Imports Not National Security Threat - Bloomberg
Ernest Moniz Says Uranium Imports Not National Security Threat - Bloomberg: A former U.S. energy secretary dismissed the idea that an influx of foreign uranium imports is a threat to national security, rejecting what could be a justification for future import quotas to protect domestic suppliers.
Daily on Energy: Former drone CEO wants a crack at curbing climate change with nuclear
Daily on Energy: Former drone CEO wants a crack at curbing climate change with nuclear: SIGN UP! If you’d like to continue receiving the Washington Examiner's Daily on Energy newsletter, SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://newsletters.washingtonexaminer.com/newsletter/daily-on-energy/
Hulking Nukes Trying to Get Nimble in Volatile Power Markets - Bloomberg
Hulking Nukes Trying to Get Nimble in Volatile Power Markets - Bloomberg: Nuclear reactors, the lumbering giants of electricity generation, are trying to become more agile.
Report: NNSA plan to build nuclear components at Los Alamos, Savannah River ‘potentially achievable’ | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
Report: NNSA plan to build nuclear components at Los Alamos, Savannah River ‘potentially achievable’ | Local News | santafenewmexican.com: At a House Armed Services Subcommittee hearing earlier this month, National Nuclear Security Administrator Lisa Gordon-Hagerty again said producing 30 pits by 2026 in Los Alamos would be “really stretching
Levin to introduce bill giving San Onofre nuclear waste 'top priority' from feds - The San Diego Union-Tribune
Levin to introduce bill giving San Onofre nuclear waste 'top priority' from feds - The San Diego Union-Tribune: After tour of plant, two freshmen congressmen back new way to priortize spent fuel
South Korea starts up second APR-1400 - World Nuclear News
South Korea starts up second APR-1400 - World Nuclear News: Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power has started up its new Shin Kori 4 reactor and plans to connect it to the electricity grid at the end of this month. It is the second APR-1400 design unit to start up of a planned global fleet of at least 10.
First reserves announced for Patterson Lake South - World Nuclear News
First reserves announced for Patterson Lake South - World Nuclear News: A prefeasibility study for Fission Uranium Corp's Patterson Lake South uranium property includes the first announcement of mineral reserves for the site in Canada's Athabasca Basin.
Uranium producers await US presidential decision - World Nuclear News
Uranium producers await US presidential decision - World Nuclear News: The US Department of Commerce on 15 April submitted to the White House the results of an investigation into the effects of uranium imports on US national security. US President Donald Trump now has up to 90 days to decide whether to act on the DOC's findings and recommendations, which have not been made public.
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Tsunami-Wrecked Fukushima Nuclear Plant Begins Fuel Removal in Melted Reactor
Tsunami-Wrecked Fukushima Nuclear Plant Begins Fuel Removal in Melted Reactor: The operator of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant began removing fuel Monday from a cooling pool at one of three reactors that melted down in
Are nuclear plants ready for climate change? | Energy News Network
Are nuclear plants ready for climate change? | Energy News Network: NUCLEAR: Documents show the nation’s nuclear plants are increasingly at risk from flooding and other weather events fueled by climate change, and critics say the Trump administration is failing to take steps to adapt. (Bloomberg) ALSO: FirstEnergy officials tell Ohio lawmakers that closing two nuclear plants would increase electric bills and emissions. (Toledo Blade) ***SPONSORED […]
Japan Aims to Hire Foreigners for Nuclear Cleanup - WSJ
Japan Aims to Hire Foreigners for Nuclear Cleanup - WSJ: Tokyo Electric Power is looking to foreign workers to help decommission its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant amid a labor shortage exacerbated by radiation risks at the site of the 2011 nuclear disaster.
Republicans Can Own The Libs on Climate Change By Defending Nuclear Plants On The Brink
Republicans Can Own The Libs on Climate Change By Defending Nuclear Plants On The Brink: Republicans can steal swing voters, especially suburban Millennials, away from Democrats by defending nuclear power for the climate.
Africa's Sole Nuclear Plant Gets Revamp to Extend Lifespan - Bloomberg
Africa's Sole Nuclear Plant Gets Revamp to Extend Lifespan - Bloomberg: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., the state utility that supplies 95 percent of South Africa’s power, is overhauling the continent’s sole nuclear plant with the aim of extending its lifespan by at least 20 years.
U.S. Nuclear Power Plants Weren’t Built for Climate Change
U.S. Nuclear Power Plants Weren’t Built for Climate Change: The vast majority of U.S. nuclear power plants weren’t designed to handle the current flood risk from climate change.
PSEG files to close Salem nuclear plants days before NJ to decide on $300M subsidy | News | pressofatlanticcity.com
PSEG files to close Salem nuclear plants days before NJ to decide on $300M subsidy | News | pressofatlanticcity.com: Public Service Enterprise Group filed deactivation notices for three of its Salem County nuclear plants Tuesday, days before the state is set to decide on whether the energy company will
In a Time of Cheap Fossil Fuels, Nuclear Power Companies Are Seeking — and Getting — Big Subsidies — ProPublica
In a Time of Cheap Fossil Fuels, Nuclear Power Companies Are Seeking — and Getting — Big Subsidies — ProPublica: Illinois and New York have approved hundreds of millions of dollars in clean-energy incentives for nuclear power companies. New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland could be next.
Statement regarding Entergy's plan to sell the Indian Point nuclear plant to Holtec for decommissioning | The Rockland County Times
Statement regarding Entergy's plan to sell the Indian Point nuclear plant to Holtec for decommissioning | The Rockland County Times: Riverkeeper President Paul Gallay released this statement today: Riverkeeper has major concerns about Tuesday’s announcement that Entergy will sell the Indian Point reactors to Holtec for decommissioning. Both Holtec and its intended partner, SNC-Lavalin, have problematic operating histories, including a bribery scandal in Canada that threatens to topple the Trudeau government. This proposed license transfer [...]
Why is it so hard to punish PG&E? | abc10.com
Why is it so hard to punish PG&E? | abc10.com: “A corporation cannot go to prison.” Those six words from Federal District Court Judge William Alsup lay bare how difficult it can be to meaningfully punish a corporation when it commits a crime.
Butte County Prosecutor, State AG Join in Criminal Investigation of Camp Fire | The California Report | KQED News
Butte County Prosecutor, State AG Join in Criminal Investigation of Camp Fire | The California Report | KQED News: PG&E faces new legal jeopardy for blaze it has conceded was likely connected to its electrical equipment.
FBI to test PG&E equipment in Camp Fire criminal investigation - SFChronicle.com
FBI to test PG&E equipment in Camp Fire criminal investigation - SFChronicle.com: Butte County prosecutors sought parts from four more PG&E transmission towers as they prepared to send evidence to the FBI. It could be a sign they are digging into how PG&E maintained the whole transmission line as they consider criminal charges.
FBI to Test Parts From PG&E Transmission Line Near Camp Fire - NBC Bay Area
FBI to Test Parts From PG&E Transmission Line Near Camp Fire - NBC Bay Area: FBI to Test Parts From PG&E Transmission Line Near Camp Fire
'The plan was out the window': How the Camp Fire became California’s deadliest
'The plan was out the window': How the Camp Fire became California’s deadliest
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/abc10-originals/the-plan-was-out-the-window-how-the-camp-fire-became-californias-deadliest/103-622661243
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Inside the nuclear wasteland of Chernobyl: David McMillan's haunting photographs | Creative Boom
Inside the nuclear wasteland of Chernobyl: David McMillan's haunting photographs | Creative Boom: The Chernobyl disaster in 1986 was a haunting moment in human history when we contemplated our own extinction. It forced the evacuation of nearby Prip...
New Nuclear Missiles' Cost Estimate Changes Again - Defense One
New Nuclear Missiles' Cost Estimate Changes Again - Defense One: The fight over America’s nuclear missile future gets cloudier, as Air Forces says expensive silo improvements would be needed for any new ICBMs.
Three Mile Island closure would take nuclear plant offline in fall; shutdown costs estimated at $1.25 billion - pennlive.com
Three Mile Island closure would take nuclear plant offline in fall; shutdown costs estimated at $1.25 billion - pennlive.com: Threatened closure plans submitted to federal government as state continues to debate a potential nuclear industry subsidy that could keep money-losing TMI afloat.
In a Time of Cheap Fossil Fuels, Nuclear Power Companies Are Seeking — and Getting — Big Subsidies — ProPublica
In a Time of Cheap Fossil Fuels, Nuclear Power Companies Are Seeking — and Getting — Big Subsidies — ProPublica: Illinois and New York have approved hundreds of millions of dollars in clean-energy incentives for nuclear power companies. New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland could be next.
Critics slam PSEG’s nuclear shutdown notice on eve of subsidy decision - WHYY
Critics slam PSEG’s nuclear shutdown notice on eve of subsidy decision - WHYY: Foes say it’s an effort to intimidate Board of Public Utilities as it decides whether big subsidies are merited for three nuclear units in South Jersey.
Hulking Nukes Trying to Get Nimble in Volatile Power Markets - Bloomberg
Hulking Nukes Trying to Get Nimble in Volatile Power Markets - Bloomberg: Nuclear reactors, the lumbering giants of electricity generation, are trying to become more agile.
Bernie Sanders Denies Closure Of Vermont Nuclear Plant Increased Emissions -- The Data Says Otherwise
Bernie Sanders Denies Closure Of Vermont Nuclear Plant Increased Emissions -- The Data Says Otherwise
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelshellenberger/2019/04/16/bernie-sanders-denies-closure-of-vermont-nuclear-plant-increased-emissions-the-data-says-otherwise/#396dae2b43d9
Three Mile Island closure would take nuclear plant offline in fall; shutdown costs estimated at $1.25 billion - pennlive.com
Three Mile Island closure would take nuclear plant offline in fall; shutdown costs estimated at $1.25 billion - pennlive.com: Threatened closure plans submitted to federal government as state continues to debate a potential nuclear industry subsidy that could keep money-losing TMI afloat.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Worst case scenario - News - Wicked Local Carver - Carver, MA
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Worst case scenario - News - Wicked Local Carver - Carver, MA: When last I wrote about the electromagnetic pulse issue, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission had yet to publish its proposed rule for Mitigating Beyond Design Basis Events. Since then, in a 3 to 2 vote, the NRC has gutted the rule.
NRC Board to Rule May 10 on Interventions to Spent Fuel License Application
NRC Board to Rule May 10 on Interventions to Spent Fuel License Application
https://www.exchangemonitor.com/nrc-board-rule-may-10-interventions-spent-fuel-license-application/?printmode=1
Give the NRC Credit, It Is Doing Its Job Well - WSJ
Give the NRC Credit, It Is Doing Its Job Well - WSJ: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has an exemplary record of protecting the public health and safety of the American people.
A California bill would set up a backstop authority to meet the state's grid reliability and clean energy needs. But opponents say it takes central procurement too far.
A California bill would set up a backstop authority to meet the state's grid reliability and clean energy needs. But opponents say it takes central procurement too far.: Last week, AB 56 passed the state’s Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee, the first step toward potentially becoming this year’s legislative vehicle for taking on California's complex mix of energy challenges.
Three Mile Island closure would take nuclear plant offline in fall; shutdown costs estimated at $1.25 billion - pennlive.com
Three Mile Island closure would take nuclear plant offline in fall; shutdown costs estimated at $1.25 billion - pennlive.com: Threatened closure plans submitted to federal government as state continues to debate a potential nuclear industry subsidy that could keep money-losing TMI afloat.
Holtec will acquire a New York nuclear power plant, just to demolish it
Holtec will acquire a New York nuclear power plant, just to demolish it: The Camden company will double its portfolio of nuclear reactors heading for the scrap heap by acquiring Entergy's Indian Point nuclear plant near New York City.
Entergy to sell Indian Point to Holtec upon closure; GFP files for Canada’s first SMR project licence
Entergy to sell Indian Point to Holtec upon closure; GFP files for Canada’s first SMR project licence
https://analysis.nuclearenergyinsider.com/entergy-sell-indian-point-holtec-upon-closure-gfp-files-canadas-first-smr-project-licence?utm_campaign=NEI%2017APR19%20Newsletter%20Version%20A&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=c6c6c8648f8e41119be04eece324394c&elq=02afdd07dce74890945338e527d7e882&elqaid=44258&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=25480
NuScale develops new micro reactor designs in fresh SMR push
NuScale develops new micro reactor designs in fresh SMR push
https://analysis.nuclearenergyinsider.com/nuscale-develops-new-micro-reactor-designs-fresh-smr-push?utm_campaign=NEI%2017APR19%20Newsletter%20Version%20A&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=97df1b0b65ce414fb62804bb36d850f5&elq=02afdd07dce74890945338e527d7e882&elqaid=44258&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=25480
San Onofre operator eyes major dismantling start in Q1 2020
San Onofre operator eyes major dismantling start in Q1 2020
https://analysis.nuclearenergyinsider.com/san-onofre-operator-eyes-major-dismantling-start-q1-2020?utm_campaign=NEI%2017APR19%20Newsletter%20Version%20A&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=285c95de0b844fd0919b088383c96217&elq=02afdd07dce74890945338e527d7e882&elqaid=44258&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=25480
Tepco Starts Fuel Rod Removal At Building 3 - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers
Tepco Starts Fuel Rod Removal At Building 3 - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.
A brighter future: Why energy storage belongs in the investment tax credit
A brighter future: Why energy storage belongs in the investment tax credit
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/a-brighter-future-why-energy-storage-belongs-in-the-investment-tax-credit/552774/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202019-04-17%20Utility%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:20450%5D&utm_term=Utility%20Dive
Holtec to snap up Indian Point nuclear units for decommissioning | Utility Dive
Holtec to snap up Indian Point nuclear units for decommissioning | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.
Montana House unexpectedly rejects bill to save Colstrip coal plant | Utility Dive
Montana House unexpectedly rejects bill to save Colstrip coal plant | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.
Japan's 2017/18 CO2 emissions drop to 8-year low - Agricultural Commodities - Reuters
Japan's 2017/18 CO2 emissions drop to 8-year low - Agricultural Commodities - Reuters: Japan's greenhouse gas emissions dropped 1.2 percent to an eight-year low in the financial year ended March 31, 2018, government figures showed on Tuesday, due to an increased use of renewable energy and higher utilisation of nuclear plants.
U.S. agency submits uranium import probe to White House - Reuters
U.S. agency submits uranium import probe to White House - Reuters: The U.S. Commerce Department has submitted to the White House the results of a national security investigation into uranium imports, a spokesman for the department said on Monday.
Bill sets guidelines for nuclear waste disposal
Bill sets guidelines for nuclear waste disposal: BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Legislature is considering a measure that outlines how North Dakota would respond if the federal government were to designate parts of the state as dumping sites for...
Matzie: Important to hear all sides on nuclear subsidy bill - News - The Times - Beaver, PA
Matzie: Important to hear all sides on nuclear subsidy bill - News - The Times - Beaver, PA: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a case challenging nuclear subsidies enacted in New York and Illinois, a move that opens the door for other states including Pennsylvania to enact similar legislation.The refusal to hear the case by the high court comes on the heels of ongoing discussions in Pennsylvania and Ohio on whether to enact ratepayer-funded subsidies to help prop up the nuclear industry.The first of several hearings on nuclear subsidies began Tuesday morning in Ohio.
We can save the planet by building more nuclear plants
We can save the planet by building more nuclear plants: The scenario facing New York — nuclear plants closing as officials make rosy promises about renewable energy — has been playing out around the US, and around the world, in recent years.
Schumer calls for more funding to remove nuclear waste in Lewiston | WBFO
Schumer calls for more funding to remove nuclear waste in Lewiston | WBFO: Nuclear waste from the Manhattan Project sitting on a storage site in Niagara County could soon be on the move.
GNS announces storage cask order - World Nuclear News
GNS announces storage cask order - World Nuclear News: Germany's PreussenElektra has placed an order for 12 CASTOR used fuel transport and storage casks with GNS Gesellschaft für Nuklear-Service. The supplier said the deal was worth "well over" EUR20 million (USD22.6 million).
Rosatom forges more links with nuclear newcomers - World Nuclear News
Rosatom forges more links with nuclear newcomers - World Nuclear News: Rosatom and its subsidiaries have this week signed a number of agreements with countries planning to introduce nuclear power to their energy mix, including Azerbaijan, Congo, Cuba, Ethiopia, Serbia and Uzbekistan. The documents were signed during the XI International Forum Atomexpo 2019.
Lawmakers face accusations that bill is nuclear 'bailout' | Toledo Blade
Lawmakers face accusations that bill is nuclear 'bailout' | Toledo Blade: COLUMBUS — A bailout for nuclear power plants?
“It is the white elephant in the room, isn’t it?” said Rep. Jamie Callender (R., Concord).
An Ohio House ...
“It is the white elephant in the room, isn’t it?” said Rep. Jamie Callender (R., Concord).
An Ohio House ...
France's ASN regulator keeps enhanced monitoring of EDF's Belleville nuclear power plant - Reuters
France's ASN regulator keeps enhanced monitoring of EDF's Belleville nuclear power plant - Reuters: France's ASN nuclear regulator said on Wednesday it was maintaining its close supervision of utility EDF's 2,600 MW Belleville nuclear power plant, due to the need to continue to monitor safety practices despite some improvements.
Holtec to snap up Indian Point nuclear units for decommissioning | Utility Dive
Holtec to snap up Indian Point nuclear units for decommissioning | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.
China uprates its oldest reactor - World Nuclear News
China uprates its oldest reactor - World Nuclear News: In a first for the country, China has uprated its oldest power reactor, Qinshan 1, to 350 MWe (net) from its original 300 MWe. China National Nuclear Corporation said the engineering work "has important reference significance for the power enhancement of subsequent power stations, and plays an exemplary role in the life management of domestic nuclear power plants".
China goes all-in on home grown tech in push for nuclear dominance - Reuters
China goes all-in on home grown tech in push for nuclear dominance - Reuters: China plans to gamble on the bulk deployment of its untested "Hualong One" nuclear reactor, squeezing out foreign designs, as it resumes a long-delayed nuclear program aimed at meeting its clean energy goals, government and industry officials said.
The Nuclear Cleanup At San Onofre Isn't Moving Fast Enough, Congressmen Say: LAist
The Nuclear Cleanup At San Onofre Isn't Moving Fast Enough, Congressmen Say: LAist: A mishap in moving some radioactive waste has suspended cleanup since last August.
Nuclear plant bailout debate kicks off at Statehouse - News - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH
Nuclear plant bailout debate kicks off at Statehouse - News - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH: More than 30 minutes passed during Tuesday's initial hearing on the General Assembly's plan to provide about $150 million a year to FirstEnergy Solutions before anyone mentioned the bankrupt company or its slated-to-close nuclear power plants in Ohio.
Sponsors of House Bill 6 talked about lowering the carbon footprint in the state, reducing monthly costs for energy users and creating stability.
"Let’s face it, the low-hanging fruit of energy-efficiency programs has been taken advantage of
Sponsors of House Bill 6 talked about lowering the carbon footprint in the state, reducing monthly costs for energy users and creating stability.
"Let’s face it, the low-hanging fruit of energy-efficiency programs has been taken advantage of
Entergy Agrees to Sell Indian Point Nuclear-Power Facility - WSJ
Entergy Agrees to Sell Indian Point Nuclear-Power Facility - WSJ: The company had already announced plans to close the Westchester County, N.Y., site by 2021 after over a decade of environmental and safety litigation with New York state.
CALIFORNIA: Blackout fears fuel move toward solar, storage -- Wednesday, April 17, 2019 -- www.eenews.net
CALIFORNIA: Blackout fears fuel move toward solar, storage -- Wednesday, April 17, 2019 -- www.eenews.net: Wildfires in California are driving utilities to threaten electricity shutoffs, prompting residents to turn to solar and battery technology to keep the lights on. Will politicians and utilities stand in the way?
This Is Why California Will Keep Burning - VICE
This Is Why California Will Keep Burning - VICE: One massive utility company is responsible for many of the wildfires and dozens of deaths. Can we make our infrastructure stop killing us?
PG&E CEO Set To Receive $3M On First Day – CBS San Francisco
PG&E CEO Set To Receive $3M On First Day – CBS San Francisco: PG&E’s new CEO is set to make $3 million on his first day on the job Wednesday.
Prosecutors Warn Against Extending PG&E Probation
Prosecutors Warn Against Extending PG&E Probation: In a surprisingly unified front, federal prosecutors on Tuesday joined Pacific Gas and Electric in urging a federal judge not to extend the embattled utility's five-year probation term.
Officials show concern over PG&E's commitment to fire prevention
Officials show concern over PG&E's commitment to fire prevention: State officials are showing new concern over PG&E’s commitment to wildfire prevention.
Calif. Regulators Question PG&E Vow
Calif. Regulators Question PG&E Vow: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- California regulators expressed skepticism Monday that Pacific Gas & Electric Corp.'s new leaders have enough professional experience to instill the deep corporate culture of safety they say the company has lacked.
PG&E's Wildfire Saga: How Will Utilities Grapple With Climate Risk? | Greentech Media
PG&E's Wildfire Saga: How Will Utilities Grapple With Climate Risk? | Greentech Media: This week on The Interchange: We dig into the causes of PG&E’s latest bankruptcy—wildfires.
New PG&E CEO could earn $6 million or more, plus $3 million signing bonus
New PG&E CEO could earn $6 million or more, plus $3 million signing bonus
https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/New-PG-E-CEO-could-earn-6-million-or-more-plus-13773025.php
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
How to Raise the Ambition of State Climate Policy: Just Add Nuclear
The Breakthrough Institute
How to Raise the Ambition of State Climate Policy: Just Add Nuclear
https://thebreakthrough.org/issues/energy/state-climate-policy
PG&E bestows multi-million-dollar pay package on new CEO
PG&E bestows multi-million-dollar pay package on new CEO: PG&E's new chief executive officer will harvest a base salary of $2.5 million a year, according to a new regulatory filing on Tuesday, while he is the top boss of the disgraced and embattled company, which is reeling from years of catastrophic and lethal wildfires.
Devastating Wildfires Force California's Largest Utility To Plan Sale Of Gas Assets
Devastating Wildfires Force California's Largest Utility To Plan Sale Of Gas Assets
https://www.npr.org/2019/01/04/677832387/devastating-wildfires-force-californias-largest-utility-to-plan-sale-of-gas-asse
Supreme Court lets New York, Illinois nuclear power subsidies stand - Reuters
Supreme Court lets New York, Illinois nuclear power subsidies stand - Reuters: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away challenges to state-mandated subsidies for nuclear power generators, declining to hear certiorari petitions filed by Donald Verrilli on behalf of the Electric Power Supply Association.
Bernie Sanders Denies Closure Of Vermont Nuclear Plant Increased Emissions -- The Data Says Otherwise
Bernie Sanders Denies Closure Of Vermont Nuclear Plant Increased Emissions -- The Data Says Otherwise: Bernie Sanders' truthfulness has come into question with his denial that the closure of Vermont Yankee nuclear plant contributed to a 16% rise in the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Exelon Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Upholding State Programs Designed to Preserve Nuclear Energy
Exelon Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Upholding State Programs Designed to Preserve Nuclear Energy: Press release content from Business Wire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation.
Entergy Agrees to Post-Shutdown Sale of Indian Point Energy Center to Holtec International
Entergy Agrees to Post-Shutdown Sale of Indian Point Energy Center to Holtec International: BUCHANAN, N.Y., April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy Corp. (NYSE: ETR) has agreed to sell the subsidiaries that own Indian Point Units 1, 2, and 3, located...
Titans of Nuclear by Bret Kugelmass
As you may know, my drive for solving climate change led me to meet with hundreds of nuclear energy experts - 865 across 10 countries just last year, to be exact.
This has been an incredible process - creating new advocates, technology deep dives, understanding costs drivers.
I want to share everything I've been learning so I've published 150 of these conversations - https://www.titansofnuclear.
I'll try to shoot out an email once or twice a month so you can follow along, or leave you alone if you unsubscribe below.
Links and notes below are for your reference in case I don't keep up with updates.
-Bret
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Ep: 01 || Michael Shellenberger, Founder, Environmental Progress || Sway the public's position on nuclear energy.
Ep: 02 || Per Peterson, Chief of Nuclear, Kairos Power || Civil nuclear energy from the perspective of non-proliferation.
Ep: 03 || Todd Allen, Professor, University of Wisconsin || Our national lab system plays in the efforts to revitalize nuclear innovation.
Ep: 04 || Eric Loewen, Chief Engineer, GE PRISM || The PRISM project and technology behind fast reactors.
Ep: 05 || Rachel Slaybaugh, Program Director, ARPA-E || Genesis of the world’s first nuclear startup accelerator.
Ep: 06 || John Wagner, Nuclear Science and Tech Director, Idaho National Lab || Basics of spent fuel management.
Ep: 07 || Hans Gouger, Advanced Reactors Director, Idaho National Lab || Commercialize new nuclear technologies.
Ep: 08 || Shannon Bragg-Sitton, Space Nuclear Systems, Idaho National Lab || Hydrogen and how it can be integrated in a nuclear system.
Ep: 09 || George Griffith, Small Modular Reactors, Idaho National Lab || Small modular reactors in the future of the nuclear power industry.
Ep: 10 || Emma Redfoot, Fellow, Idaho National Lab || What happens holistically when we make energy cheaper.
Ep: 11 || Jessica Lovering, Director of Energy, Breakthrough Institute || Cost of building reactors and need to approach building differently.
Ep: 12 || Jeff Harper, Director of Business Dev, X-Energy || Advantages of the Pebble Bed technology.
Ep: 13 || John Kotek, Senior Vice President of Policy, NEI || Different mechanisms the government can use to support the industry.
Ep: 14 || Mark Peters, Director, Idaho National Lab || Importance of competition to drive science forward.
Ep: 15 || Rich Powell, Executive Director, Clearpath || Leveling the playing field for zero emissions standards.
Ep: 16 || Don Wolf, Chief Executive Officer, ARC || Pros and cons of metallic uranium fuel vs uranium oxide.
Ep: 17 || Rita Baranwal, Director, GAIN || Building a domestic fast test reactor and "game-changing" nuclear technologies.
Ep: 18 || Josh Freed, Director of Energy, Thirdway || Develop a consensus around technology, market, and research needs.
Ep: 19 || Amy Roma, Lawyer, Hogan Lovells || "Gold Standard Provision" enrichment and reprocessing access.
Ep: 20 || Jim Conca, Writer, Forbes || Future of China and the US's nuclear industries.
Ep: 21 || Bill Stokes, President, Columbia Basin Consulting || The constructability and design of advanced nuclear power plants.
Ep: 22 || Ed McGinnis, Assistant Secretary of Energy, DOE || Dirty Bomb Threat Reduction and Global Threat Reduction Initiative.
Ep: 23 || Steve Unwin, Nuclear Sector Manager, PNNL || Viability, benefits, and challenges of extracting uranium from seawater.
Ep: 24 || Tara O'Niel, Environmental Assessment, PNNL || The National Environmental Policy Act and mitigating environmental impact.
Ep: 25 || Brady Hanson, Used Fuel Expert, PNNL || Process and consequences of oxidizing spent fuel.
Ep: 26 || Ron Omberg, Fast Reactor Expert, PNNL || Plutonium-recycle test reactors and challenges.
Ep: 27 || Peter Lyons, Fmr. Commissioner, NRC || The relationship between nuclear energy and nonproliferation.
Ep: 28 || Spencer Weart, Author, The Rise of Nuclear Fear || Intersection of nuclear fear and politics.
Ep: 29 || Jose Reyes, Chief Technical Officer, Nuscale || The Multi-Application Small Light Water Reactor.
Ep: 30 || Tom Bergman, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Nuscale || Risk-informed categorization Rule 50.69.
Ep: 31 || Tom Mundy, Chief Commercial Officer, Nuscale || How to make nuclear power plants commercially attractive.
Ep: 32 || John Hopkins, Chief Executive Officer, Nuscale || Importance of having a sustainable supply chain.
Ep: 33 || Lenka Kollar, Director of Business Strategy, Nuscale || Crucial to humanize nuclear technology.
Ep: 34 || Chad Painter, Technical Advisor - Convert Program, NNSA || Weapons-grade plutonium and the social impacts of Three Mile Island.
Ep: 35 || Kenneth Canavan, Chief Technical Officer, Westinghouse || Best strategies to control fission products after severe accidents.
Ep: 36 || John Stevens, Reactor Materials, Argonne National Lab || How radiocarbon dating actually works.
Ep: 37 || Chris Grandy, Nuclear Experimental Facilities, Argonne National Lab || Differences between a sodium system and a light water system.
Ep: 38 || Hussein Khalil, Nuclear Energy R&D, Argonne National Lab || Challenge of bringing new technologies to the market.
Ep: 39 || Tom Fanning, Advanced Reactor Modeling, Argonne National Lab || Economic modeling and the future of sodium technology.
Ep: 40 || Amanda Youker, Isotope Production, Argonne National Lab || Domestically producing molybdenum 99 from a security perspective.
Ep: 41 || Ken Luongo, President, Partnership for Global Security || Theory of arms control has shifted.
Ep: 42 || Laura Holgate, Former Ambassador, IAEA || Reduce the nuclear weapons risk.
Ep: 43 || Paul Murphy, Managing Director / Lawyer, Gowling WLG || Competition in the market.
Ep: 44 || Yves Desbazeille, Director General, Foratom || Nuclear investment profitability.
Ep: 45 || Steven Goldfarb, Atlas Experiment (Large Hadron Collider), CERN || Particle collisions and an explanation of their interactions.
Ep: 46 || Giovanni Porcellana, Technology Transfer, CERN || Medical imaging and high energy physics
Ep: 47 || Michael Doser, Aegis Experiment (Antimatter), CERN || Antiprotons and antimatter.
Ep: 48 || Toni Hemminki, Chief Executive Officer, Fennovoima || Impact of nuclear energy on climate change versus other forms of energy.
Ep: 49 || Atte Harjanne, Green Politician, Helsinki || A Finnish perspective on using research and politics to address climate change.
Ep: 50 || Ville Tulkki, Senior Researcher , VTT || Fuel Behavior Analysis.
Ep: 51 || Rauli Partanen, Author / Activist, Finland || Public messages surrounding nuclear in the last 40 years.
Ep: 52 || Wade Karlsen, Laboratory Manager, VTT || Material science and its vital role in the nuclear space.
Ep: 53 || Mathijs Beckers, Author, Climate Zero Hour || Flawed assumptions surrounding the stability of natural resources and renewables.
Ep: 54 || Troels Schönfeldt, Chief Executive Officer, Seaborg || How molten salt reactors can increase nuclear sustainability.
Ep: 55 || Geoffrey Rothwell, Author / Economist, Economics of Nuclear Power || Negative bidding, fluctuating uranium costs, and economics.
Ep: 56 || Luc Van Den Durpel, Managing Director, Nuclear-21 || Pros and cons of different ways to handle spent fuel.
Ep: 57 || Fiona Rayment, Director, UK National Nuclear Laboratory || Boron Neutron Capture Therapy and treating cancerous tumors.
Ep: 58 || Valerie Faudon, Executive Director, French Nuclear Society || The French Nuclear Society model for working with government.
Ep: 59 || Bernard Bigot, Director-General, ITER || Research surrounding nuclear fusion and plasma physics.
Ep: 60 || Malcolm Grimston, Professor / Author, Imperial College of London || Nuclear going wrong is better than coal going right.
Ep: 61 || David Shropshire, Section Head: Planning & Economic Studies, IAEA || The economics of a closed versus open fuel cycle.
Ep: 62 || Milko Kovachev, Section Head: Nuclear Infrastructure Development, IAEA || Design deficiencies addressed after Chernobyl.
Ep: 63 || Bill Magwood, Director‑General, Nuclear Energy Agency (OECD) || Nuclear Innovation 2050 initiative.
Ep: 64 || Andrew Storer, Chief Executive Officer, Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Center || Significantly improve employment rates.
Ep: 65 || Jay Shaw, Program Director, Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Center || Electron beam welding.
Ep: 66 || Charles Carpenter, Senior Technology Officer, Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Center || Two-phase heat transfer.
Ep: 67 || Kirsty Gogan, Environmental Activist, Energy for Humanity || Renewables aren't good enough alone as a sustainable energy option.
Ep: 68 || Dame Sue Ion, Fmr. Technical Director, British Nuclear Fuels || Economics and life cycles of waste and decommissioning.
Ep: 69 || Alastair Laird, President, European Nuclear Society || Navigating politics and advocating for nuclear energy in Europe.
Ep: 70 || Ian Scott, Co-Founder, CTO, Moltex Energy || Pros and cons of different nuclear regulators.
Ep: 71 || Paul Howarth, Chief Executive Officer, UK National Nuclear Laboratory || Government and contractor-operated national lab model.
Ep: 72 || David Blee, President, US Nuclear Industry Council || Advanced technology and supply chain.
Ep: 73 || Kemal Pasamehmetoglu, Director of Versatile Test Reactor, Idaho National Labs || Relationship of US government and nuclear industry.
Ep: 74 || Richard Barrett, Fmr. Senior Executive, NRC || Ways the NRC interacts with new technology developers, including the AP600.
Ep: 75 || Gene Grecheck, Fmr. Senior Vice President, Dominion Energy || Environmental benefits and why the market doesn't recognize them.
Ep: 76 || Eric Ingersoll, Co-founder, Energy Options Network || Help bring carbon-free electricity to the entire world.
Ep: 77 || Neil Wilmshurst, Chief Nuclear Officer, EPRI || How EPRI works and its research projects.
Ep: 78 || Dan Wells, Water Chemistry Expert, EPRI || Where nuclear plants source water and the purification processes involved.
Ep: 79 || Rob Austin, Sensors, Data & Analytics Expert, EPRI || How digital services and automations can improve the nuclear industry.
Ep: 80 || Dave Gandy, Advanced Manufacturing Expert, EPRI || Manufacturing's vital role in increasing nuclear’s scalability.
Ep: 81 || Andrew Sowder, Advanced Nuclear Technology , EPRI || EPRI’s recent study on factors that control nuclear destiny.
Ep: 82 || Al Csontos, Advanced Fuels Expert, EPRI || Pitting and dry cask storage.
Ep: 83 || Tina Taylor, Deputy Chief Nuclear Officer, EPRI || Different reactor types and their chemical components.
Ep: 84 || Amy Harder, Reporter, Axios || Deciphering the pendulum swing of US energy regulations.
Ep: 85 || Anurag Gupta, Partner, Global Lead for Power - Infrastructure, KPMG || How nuclear plants benefit Canada and its employment rate.
Ep: 86 || Milton Caplan, Consultant, MZConsulting || History of Canada’s nuclear industry.
Ep: 87 || Margaret Harding, Consultant, 4Factor Consulting || Variance of nuclear designs across the world.
Ep: 88 || Andrew Daniels, Author, After Fukushima || Chernobyl and Fukushima's social, environmental, and physical impacts on nuclear energy.
Ep: 89 || Jeff Merrifield, Former Commissioner, NRC || Benefits of competition within the global nuclear industry.
Ep: 90 || Bob Coward, Principal Officer, MPR Associates || Power plants across the US and its critical role in US nuclear.
Ep: 91 || Paul Gunter, Director, Reactor Oversight Project, Beyond Nuclear || Connection between uranium enrichment and weapons.
Ep: 92 || Umair Irfan, Reporter, Vox || Navigating bias and vested interests.
Ep: 93 || Joyce Connery, Commissioner, NDSB || Kazakhstan's shutdown of the BN-350 fast breeder reactor
Ep: 94 || Ron Faibish, Director of Business Development, General Atomic || Desalination process and nuclear power plants.
Ep: 95 || Kam Ghaffarian, Founder, CEO, X-Energy || High-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor and fuel designs.
Ep: 96 || Bob Freeman, SVP Nuclear Fuel Commercial Operations, Framatome (US) || How switching out fuel type reduces enrichment.
Ep: 97 || Craig Ranson, Senior VP, Installed Base America, Framatome (US) || Production, refueling, and mechanical maintenance cycle.
Ep: 98 || Curtis Van Cleve, VP, Components, Repair and Replacement, Framatome (US) || From need-based to predictive maintenance.
Ep: 99 || Gary Mignogna, CEO & President, Framatome (US) || Fuel technology, maintenance tools, and new reactor technology.
Ep: 100 || Bret Kugelmass, Managing Director / Host, Energy Impact Center / Titans of Nuclear || Behind the scenes look at Titans of Nuclear.
Ep: 101 || Mark Flaherty, Site Vice President, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant || Most common challenges that occur in everyday plant operations.
Ep: 102 || Kevin Dougherty, Operations Shift Manager, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant || Operational rigor of the nuclear industry.
Ep: 103 || Nicholas Cahill, Reactor Engineer, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant || Variables and strategies for planning where fuel is deployed.
Ep: 104 || Trace Heffner, Reactor Engineer, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant || Planning and simulating for power maneuvers.
Ep: 105 || Dean Divittore, Radiation Protection Manager, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant || Basics of radiation, including Geiger counters.
Ep: 106 || Larry Smith, Manager, Regulatory Assurance, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant || Quality assurance within a nuclear plant.
Ep: 107 || Alan Icenhour, Associate Laboratory Director, Oak Ridge National Labs || Evolution of radioactive waste disposal.
Ep: 108 || Phil Ferguson, Director of Fusion and Materials for Nuclear Systems, Oak Ridge National Labs || Deep dive into spallation.
Ep: 109 || Kurt Terrani, Nuclear Fuel Materials, Oak Ridge National Labs || How to effectively push for new materials in the nuclear industry.
Ep: 110 || Lou Qualls, Molten Salt Reactors, Technical Director, Oak Ridge National Labs || Rising interest in molten salt reactors.
Ep: 111 || David Kropaczek, Consortium for Advanced Simulation of LWRs, Oak Ridge National Labs || Inherent safety of light water reactors.
Ep: 112 || Thomas Graham, Fmr. Ambassador, US Arms Control and Disarmament || How nuclear energy helped halt spread of nuclear weapons.
Ep: 113 || Seth Grae, Chief Executive Officer, LightBridge || Safeguard against the weaponization of nuclear fuel byproducts.
Ep: 114 || Jarret Adams, Founder, Full On Communications || How writing about nuclear has evolved over the last few decades.
Ep: 115 || Ed Pheil, Chief Technology Officer, Elysium || Overcoming supply chain challenges.
Ep: 116 || Janice Dunn Lee, Former Deputy Director General, IAEA || Intricacies of international nuclear agreements.
Ep: 117 || Kathryn McCarthy, VP, R&D, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories || Comparison of Canada versus US regulation timelines.
Ep: 118 || Corey McDaniel, VP, Business Development, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories || Work surrounding LWRs and sustainability.
Ep: 119 || Metin Yetisir, Concept and Technology Development, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories || Breakdown of supercritical water.
Ep: 120 || Rosaura Ham-Su, Fuel Development, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories || Importance of ceramics processing for creating nuclear fuel.
Ep: 121 || Mark Lesinski, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories || Nuclear plant life cycle: build, repair and decommissioning.
Ep: 122 || Jacopo Buongiorno, Associate Head, Nuclear Science, MIT || Building a new plant and how to reduce construction costs.
Ep: 123 || Dennis Whyte, Head of Nuclear Department, MIT || How fusion works and efforts to make it economically viable.
Ep: 124 || Bob Mumgaard, Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Fusion || Superconductors, their applications, and productization
Ep: 125 || Mark Lewis, President, Chief Business Officer, Tri-Alpha Energy || Microgrids, grid resiliency, and lower carbon energy.
Ep: 126 || Stephen Burns, Commissioner, NRC || How the Nuclear Regulatory Commission learns from key events in the nuclear field.
Ep: 127 || Philip Sharp, Fmr. Congressman, U.S. House of Representatives || Congressional nuclear energy policy through the years.
Ep: 128 || Susan Eisenhower, CEO, The Eisenhower Group || Multidisciplinary strategy for IR, nuclear energy, and climate change.
Ep: 129 || Rex Geveden, CEO, BWX Technologies || Nuclear innovations and manufacturing in the energy and defense markets.
Ep: 130 || Eddie Guerra, Senior Structural Engineer, Arup || A discussion on the US' role in nuclear energy implementation in Puerto Rico.
Ep: 131 || Joshua Goldstein, Author, A Bright Future || Nuclear energy advocacy as the backbone for solving climate change.
Ep: 132 || Steven Freel, CEO, Studsvik Scandpower || Studsvik Scandpower’s fuel management technology.
Ep: 133 || James Duderstadt, President Emeritus, University of Michigan || How UM and artificial intelligence are changing the nuclear field.
Ep: 134 || Alec Thomas, Associate Professor, University of Michigan || The future of laser plasma accelerators.
Ep: 135 || Sara Pozzi, Professor, University of Michigan || A discussion on important nuclear safeguard technologies and nonproliferation.
Ep: 136 || Zhong He, Professor, University of Michigan || High precision gamma ray detectors are making nuclear safer and easier.
Ep: 137 || John Barrett, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Nuclear Association || Canada's current and future state of nuclear energy.
Ep: 138 || Colleen DeMerchant, General Manager, Nuclear Insurance Association of Canada || Fukushima, safety, nuclear insurance pools.
Ep: 139 || Matthew Mairinger, Canadian Affairs Chair, North American Young Generation in Nuclear || Empowering the next generation.
Ep: 140 || Howard Shearer, CEO, Hitachi Canada || Corporate responsibilities and social impacts of nuclear energy deployment.
Ep: 141 || Doug Jensen, General Manager, Cameco || Cameco's role in producing revolutionary tubing and their future work on SMRs.
Ep: 142 || Sean Donnelly, Team Lead, UBattery || How the U-Battery will transform nuclear construction worldwide.
Ep: 143 || Paula Maguire, Fmr. Training Manager, Ontario Power Generation || Inspiring the utility workforce from the plant floor up.
Ep: 144 || Bill Fox, Executive Vice President, SNC-Lavalin || Costs, construction and scheduling of reactor design innovations.
Ep: 145 || Katy Huff, Assistant Professor, University of Illinois || How computational scientists are improving nuclear heat transfer efficiency.
Ep: 146 || Tomasz Kozlowski, Associate Professor, University of Illinois || The Experimental Breeder Reactor II as a fuel reprocessing solution.
Ep: 147 || James Stubbins, Professor, University of Illinois || Materials and design considerations in nuclear technology development.
Ep: 148 || Neal Cohen, Senior Vice President, NEI || The importance of nuclear energy for reducing global carbon emissions.
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