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Saturday, February 15, 2020

EDF Says Better Nuclear Regulation Would Let it Invest Billions More in Clean Energy | Financial Post

EDF Says Better Nuclear Regulation Would Let it Invest Billions More in Clean Energy | Financial Post

NextEra Energy board declares quarterly dividend and continues above-average targeted growth rate in dividends per share through at least 2022

NextEra Energy board declares quarterly dividend and continues above-average targeted growth rate in dividends per share through at least 2022: The board of directors of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today declared a regular quarterly common stock dividend of $1.40 per share, up 12% versus the prior-year comparable quarterly dividend. This increase is consistent with the plan announced in 2018 of targeting 12% to 14% annual growth in dividends

COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER ON HOLTEC AGREEING TO PUBLIC MEETING REQUESTED BY LATIMER & OTHER LOCAL LEADERS REGARDING INDIAN POINT DECOMMISSIONING PROCESS

COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER ON HOLTEC AGREEING TO PUBLIC MEETING REQUESTED BY LATIMER & OTHER LOCAL LEADERS REGARDING INDIAN POINT DECOMMISSIONING PROCESS: COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER ON HOLTEC AGREEING TO PUBLIC MEETING REQUESTED BY LATIMER & OTHER LOCAL LEADERS REGARDING INDIAN POINT DECOMMISSIONING PROCESS @Westchestergov @RyeGSL

Rolling Stone article highlights area fracking concerns | News, Sports, Jobs - Marietta Times

Rolling Stone article highlights area fracking concerns | News, Sports, Jobs - Marietta Times: Radioactivity in oil and gas production has been identified for decades, but the recent surge in petrochemical production through hydraulic fracturing has broug

U.S. nuclear regulators: Fuel loading at Vogtle Unit 3 could begin in November | Power Engineering

U.S. nuclear regulators: Fuel loading at Vogtle Unit 3 could begin in November | Power Engineering: A subsidiary of Southern Co. has notified the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission that it intends to load fuel into the Unit 3 reactor at the Vogtle expansion project in Georgia later this year. The NRC reported the notice from Southern Nuclear indicating fuel loading beginning in late November. Southern, the parent of Vogtle lead utility...

Rockland legislators urge NRC to reject sale of Indian Point - Mid Hudson News

Rockland legislators urge NRC to reject sale of Indian Point - Mid Hudson News: NEW CITY – Nine Rockland County Legislators have written to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission asking it to reject the pending sale of the Indian Point Power Plant, citing a lack of experience by the would-be buyer, as well as inadequate funding to insure completion of the job. The letter is signed by Legislature Chairman Alden …

Deadline extended for bankruptcy sale of Fansteel site | News | muskogeephoenix.com

Deadline extended for bankruptcy sale of Fansteel site | News | muskogeephoenix.com: A deadline set this week to submit offers for the former Fansteel Metals industrial site adjacent to the Port of Muskogee was extended for nearly two months.

NRC Extends Comment Period Regarding Indian Point | WAMC

NRC Extends Comment Period Regarding Indian Point | WAMC: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has agreed to extend the public comment period for the Indian Point nuclear power plant license transfer application

Trump's $1.5B Uranium Bailout Triggers Rush of Mining Plans - The New York Times

Trump's $1.5B Uranium Bailout Triggers Rush of Mining Plans - The New York Times: President Donald Trump's $1.5 billion proposal to prop up the country's nuclear fuel industry has emboldened at least one company to take steps toward boosting operations at dormant uranium mines around the West, including outside Grand Canyon National Park.

Rolls-Royce eyes Snowdonia nuclear site for first small modular reactor | Construction News

Rolls-Royce eyes Snowdonia nuclear site for first small modular reactor | Construction News: Engineering firm Rolls-Royce has said that the first of its planned small nuclear reactors could be built at a site near Snowdonia National Park in Wales.

Nuclear-powered «Sevmorput» gears up for Antarctica voyage | The Independent Barents Observer

Nuclear-powered «Sevmorput» gears up for Antarctica voyage | The Independent Barents Observer: The world’s only civilian nuclear-powered cargo ship will later this year bring construction material to the coast of Antarctic aimed for Russia’s research station Vostok in inland Princess Elizabeth Land.

Sizewell B at 25: History of Suffolk's nuclear power station | Latest Suffolk and Essex News | East Anglian Daily Times

Sizewell B at 25: History of Suffolk's nuclear power station | Latest Suffolk and Essex News | East Anglian Daily Times: Today marks 25 years since Sizewell B began generating power from Suffolk's coastline - and while it has been controversial to some, few people can deny the imprint it has made.

Should nuclear play a part in the energy solution? | Dhaka Tribune

Should nuclear play a part in the energy solution? | Dhaka Tribune: The world needs innovative energy solutions

U.S. nuclear regulators: Fuel loading at Vogtle Unit 3 could begin in November | Power Engineering

U.S. nuclear regulators: Fuel loading at Vogtle Unit 3 could begin in November | Power Engineering: A subsidiary of Southern Co. has notified the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission that it intends to load fuel into the Unit 3 reactor at the Vogtle expansion project in Georgia later this year. The NRC reported the notice from Southern Nuclear indicating fuel loading beginning in late November. Southern, the parent of Vogtle lead utility...

Speeding Sea Level Rise Threatens Nuclear Plants - EcoWatch

Speeding Sea Level Rise Threatens Nuclear Plants - EcoWatch: With sea level rise accelerating faster than thought, the risk is growing for coastal cities — and for nuclear power stations.

Get Ready for the 2020 Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp | Neutron Bytes

Get Ready for the 2020 Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp | Neutron Bytes: Monday, July 27th – Friday, August 7th; Madison, Wisconsin, USA The Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp seeks to train students and early career professionals in skills essential to innovation in nuc…

PG&E launching big pipeline project in Napa Valley | News | napavalleyregister.com

PG&E launching big pipeline project in Napa Valley | News | napavalleyregister.com: Pacific, Gas & Electric will work on a 1930s-era gas line near Highway 29 over the next two years, bringing periodic bouts of traffic disruptions, dust and noise to western

Fire victims speak out against PG&E bankruptcy settlement - SFChronicle.com

Fire victims speak out against PG&E bankruptcy settlement - SFChronicle.com: “I want you to know that many of us understand what is happening and we will move heaven and earth to stop it,” a Camp Fire survivor told PG&E’s bankruptcy judge.

PG&E takeover proposals heat up, but some caution of unintended consequences - Daily Energy Insider

PG&E takeover proposals heat up, but some caution of unintended consequences - Daily Energy Insider: The political heat has been turned up at the state level on the increasingly contentious debate over California’s possible takeover of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), after a California lawmaker announced a new bill that ... Read More »

Get Ready for the 2020 Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp | The Energy Collective Daily

Get Ready for the 2020 Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp | The Energy Collective Daily

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The Sanders Doctrine - Defense One

The Sanders Doctrine - Defense One: The presidential candidate wants to redefine American power.

Friday, February 14, 2020

Xcel Energy develops carbon-free strategy with Prairie Island nuclear plant as a key factor | RiverTowns

Xcel Energy develops carbon-free strategy with Prairie Island nuclear plant as a key factor | RiverTowns: “We don’t know exactly how we are going to get to 100% carbon free because there may be other technologies or technology advancements that we don’t know about yet, but we will continue to monitor that and see where technology can take us. ”

Editorial: Finalize deal for selling SC nuclear reactor parts | Editorials | postandcourier.com

Editorial: Finalize deal for selling SC nuclear reactor parts | Editorials | postandcourier.com: Santee Cooper’s agreement to make a deal with Westinghouse Electric Co. to sell mothballed V.C. Summer reactor components and leftover construction materials was a no-brainer, and we hope it closes

UPDATE 1-China-designed UK nuclear reactor moves a step closer - Reuters

UPDATE 1-China-designed UK nuclear reactor moves a step closer - Reuters: The first Chinese-designed atomic reactor scheduled to be built in Britain has passed three out of four assessment stages, the nuclear regulator said on Thursday.

Trump to tap Under Secretary of Energy Mark Menezes for deputy position | News | aikenstandard.com

Trump to tap Under Secretary of Energy Mark Menezes for deputy position | News | aikenstandard.com: ALEXANDRIA, Va. — President Donald Trump on Thursday said he plans to nominate a U.S. Department of Energy executive to be the department's next second in command.

Yucca Mountain | Alternatives to Nevada dump gaining steam | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Yucca Mountain | Alternatives to Nevada dump gaining steam | Las Vegas Review-Journal: The Trump administration’s reversal on Yucca Mountain funding is bolstering a Senate bill that would allow the government to store nuclear waste temporarily at private sites while a permanent solution is worked out.

Xcel Energy develops carbon-free strategy with Prairie Island nuclear plant as a key factor | RiverTowns

Xcel Energy develops carbon-free strategy with Prairie Island nuclear plant as a key factor | RiverTowns: “We don’t know exactly how we are going to get to 100% carbon free because there may be other technologies or technology advancements that we don’t know about yet, but we will continue to monitor that and see where technology can take us. ”

IAEA reports 189 nuclear and radioactive material incidents in 2019

IAEA reports 189 nuclear and radioactive material incidents in 2019: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported 189 incidents involving nuclear and radioactive material falling out of regulatory control in 2019

NextEra Energy selected by South Carolina agency for the Santee Cooper project - Daily Energy Insider

NextEra Energy selected by South Carolina agency for the Santee Cooper project - Daily Energy Insider: The South Carolina Department of Administration selected NextEra Energy as the recommended bidder for the sale case in the Santee Cooper evaluation process. © Shutterstock “Our proposal to purchase Santee Cooper’s assets reflects a total ... Read More »

Trump’s plan to create a uranium stockpile excites Utah mines - The Salt Lake Tribune

Trump’s plan to create a uranium stockpile excites Utah mines - The Salt Lake Tribune

Third batch of Turkish nuclear energy experts graduate from Russia – Middle East Monitor

Third batch of Turkish nuclear energy experts graduate from Russia – Middle East Monitor: The third batch of Turkish experts studying in the field of nuclear energy have graduated from the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI) of the Russian National Research Nuclear University, Ana...

Nuclear power: Could a new site be coming to Wales? - BBC News

Nuclear power: Could a new site be coming to Wales? - BBC News: Engineering giant Rolls-Royce wants to build a network of mini-reactors.

Xcel Energy develops carbon-free strategy with Prairie Island nuclear plant as a key factor | RiverTowns

Xcel Energy develops carbon-free strategy with Prairie Island nuclear plant as a key factor | RiverTowns: “We don’t know exactly how we are going to get to 100% carbon free because there may be other technologies or technology advancements that we don’t know about yet, but we will continue to monitor that and see where technology can take us. ”

Avoiding a nuclear arms race in the Middle East

Avoiding a nuclear arms race in the Middle East: Concerns about a nuclear cascade can be avoided if Iran is prevented from going nuclear in the first place.

TPU researchers discover how to improve safety of nuclear power plants | EurekAlert! Science News

TPU researchers discover how to improve safety of nuclear power plants | EurekAlert! Science News: Researchers at Tomsk Polytechnic University found a method to increase fuel lifetime by 75%. According to the research team, it will significantly increase safety and reduce the operating cost of nuclear power plants in hard-to-reach areas.

TPU researchers discover how to improve safety of nuclear power plants | EurekAlert! Science News

TPU researchers discover how to improve safety of nuclear power plants | EurekAlert! Science News: Researchers at Tomsk Polytechnic University found a method to increase fuel lifetime by 75%. According to the research team, it will significantly increase safety and reduce the operating cost of nuclear power plants in hard-to-reach areas.

Nuclear: Trawsfynydd site could pioneer Rolls-Royce mini reactor - BBC News

Nuclear: Trawsfynydd site could pioneer Rolls-Royce mini reactor - BBC News: Trawsfynydd could become the first site of a new wave of small nuclear power stations.

UPDATE 1-China-designed UK nuclear reactor moves a step closer - Reuters

UPDATE 1-China-designed UK nuclear reactor moves a step closer - Reuters: The first Chinese-designed atomic reactor scheduled to be built in Britain has passed three out of four assessment stages, the nuclear regulator said on Thursday.

Nuclear power plays a vital role in Grundy County | Morris Herald-News

Nuclear power plays a vital role in Grundy County | Morris Herald-News

PG&E Offer Of Free Electricity From Nuclear Power Plant Raises Ethical Dilemma – CBS San Francisco

PG&E Offer Of Free Electricity From Nuclear Power Plant Raises Ethical Dilemma – CBS San Francisco: PG&E is offering clean energy providers in the East Bay millions of dollars of electricity at no cost, but the source of the electricity is proving to be a deal breaker for some.

Pakistan Streamlines its National Nuclear Power Programme with IAEA Support

Pakistan Streamlines its National Nuclear Power Programme with IAEA Support

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Pakistan began operating its first commercial nuclear power plant in 1972 and, today, operates five NPPs with plans to expand its fleet of power plants. (Photo: O. Yusuf/IAEA)
As Pakistan seeks to significantly scale-up nuclear power to meet the rising energy demands of a growing population, the South Asian country has turned to the IAEA for support in strengthening its nuclear power programme. Regulators, operators and representatives of organizations involved in Pakistan’s nuclear power programme gathered at the IAEA’s headquarters in Vienna last month to discuss the Agency’s streamlined support for the country, which is aiming to expand its nuclear power generating capacity more than six-fold over the next decade, from 1430 MW to 8800 MW.
To facilitate this rapid expansion of nuclear power, the IAEA has amalgamated four of its pre-existing national technical cooperation projects—which supported the regulators, operators, waste managers and non-destructive testers involved Pakistan’s NPP programme —into a single project[1]. In doing so, the Agency is bringing together all the relevant stakeholders of the Pakistani nuclear power programme to streamline their workflows, reduce delays and costs, enhance cooperation and harmonize their safety and waste management approaches.
“Pakistan has benefited from the IAEA Safety Standards and other technical documents, but there is always room for the improvement,” said Ahmad Nadeem, Manager of the Technical Coordination Division of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant. “In order to further improve the safety, reliability and sustainability of Pakistan’s nuclear power plants, we decided to approach IAEA for a comprehensive and integrated national project.”
Experts from Pakistan’s National Centre for Non-Destructive Testing visit the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant in Varash, Ukraine to learn from the NPP management experiences of analogues in the Europe region. (Photo: NCNDT)
Always improving
Pakistan has a long history of working with nuclear science, applications and power. It was the sixth country to ratify the IAEA Statute and, in doing so, provided one of the 18 ratifications required to bring the Statute, and hence the IAEA’s mandate, into force. Moreover, Pakistan’s national nuclear power programme has existed since the 1972 with the commissioning of the Karachi Nuclear Power Complex (KANUPP), and the country presently maintains a fleet of five commercial nuclear power plants, primarily in the northwest district of Mianwali and southeast district of Sindh, with plans to construct several new plants by 2050 to help accommodate growing energy demands.
The effective maintenance and, above all, safe and reliable operation of a national nuclear power programme will rely on the close and consistent collaboration of thousands of technical experts, government policy-makers and industry regulators. This collaboration is vital to building public awareness of, and confidence in, nuclear technology and in the professionals tasked with maintaining, regulating and deploying nuclear applications.
The four-day meeting benefitted from the participation of nuclear regulators, operators, NDT specialists and policy-makers from several national Pakistani institutions. (Photo: O. Yusuf/IAEA)
Since the launch of the newly-combined project in 2018, the IAEA has supported the country’s efforts to train specialist staff, expand physical infrastructure and increase national nuclear power generating capacity by organizing more than 45 expert missions and national workshops, at which regulators and operators reached a consensus on several operational matters, from the timeliness of licensing and verification procedures to the manner in which inspections are conducted.
Furthermore, the Agency supported the procurement of essential communication infrastructure—such as internet-connecting devices and equipment for the maintenance of an industry-wide intranet—to allow for information to move more seamlessly between government institutions, departments and agencies.
 “Under the national project, the regulator, operator, non-destructive testing experts and waste managers have come under one umbrella,” explained Nadeem. “This approach has helped us to avoid the duplication of activities and to synergise the expertise available within the country.”
 “The IAEA supported us by arranging a series of international expert missions and workshops, in which all the relevant national institutions participated in order to understand and learn about the international approaches for the resolution of issues [related to NPPs],” said Anis Memon, a Director of the Karachi Nuclear Power Complex. “The recommendations made as a result of these workshops and expert missions have helped to improve the integration and coordination of our workflows and decision-making processes.”
[1] PAK2007, ‘Strengthening and Enhancing Capabilities of Pakistan's National Institutions to Support a Safe, Reliable and Sustainable Nuclear Power Programme’

IAEA helps streamline Pakistan's nuclear power programme : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News

IAEA helps streamline Pakistan's nuclear power programme : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: Pakistan has described the support it has received from the International Atomic Energy Agency in strengthening its nuclear power programme through a project launched in 2018. The country aims for a significant expansion of its use of nuclear power over the coming decades in order to meet growing energy demand. Regulators, operators and representatives of organisations involved in Pakistan's nuclear power programme attended a four-day meeting at the IAEA's headquarters last month to discuss the Agency's streamlined support for the country.

Dukovany expansion agreement expected soon, says minister : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

Dukovany expansion agreement expected soon, says minister : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The agreement between the Czech government and utility ČEZ on the construction of a new unit at the Dukovany nuclear power plant will be published within a few weeks, Minister of Industry Karel Havlíček said on 11 February. Havlíček was speaking to journalists during his visit to the plant, and his comments were reported by ČTK news agency the same day.

Electric Dream – Britain Will Ban Petrol Cars (And Who’s Next?) | The Energy Collective Daily


Electric Dream – Britain Will Ban Petrol Cars (And Who’s Next?) | The Energy Collective Daily

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Nuke Roadie News

Nuke Roadie News: All nuclear,all the time. by nuke roadie

EDF Says Better Nuclear Regulation Would Let it Invest Billions More in Clean Energy

EDF Says Better Nuclear Regulation Would Let it Invest Billions More in Clean Energy

World's First Nuclear Ship Exits Drydock

World's First Nuclear Ship Exits Drydock: The world’s first nuclear-powered ship is making its way back to Baltimore flowing a repair stay in Philadelphia.On Thursday, the N.S.

New York Attorney General James says Indian Point deal is 'very risky'

New York Attorney General James says Indian Point deal is 'very risky': Attorney General Letitia James urged federal safety regulators to consider the state’s concerns before moving ahead.

New York AG: Indian Point deal 'very risky,' asks feds to let state - News - recordonline.com - Middletown, NY

New York AG: Indian Point deal 'very risky,' asks feds to let state - News - recordonline.com - Middletown, NY: New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday called the deal to sell the Indian Point nuclear power plant “very risky” and urged federal safety regulators to consider the state’s concerns before moving ahead.James filed a petition to intervene in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s hearings on Entergy’s plan to transfer ownership of the 60-year-old power plant to a subsidiary of Holtec International when it shuts down next year.“Putting the

Fukushima Update 2/14/2020

Fukushima Update 2/14/2020 -
Tohoku Electric says Onagawa unit #2 is “close to a major turning point toward restarting the plant”… An expert committee gives Tepco high marks on its state of improvement… The Tokyo Committee for the Olympics and Paralympic Games approves Futaba for the torch relay… Fukushima residents want random radiological screenings of the prefecture’s rice… Reuters posts a report on a tour F. Daiichi… The NRA questions Japan Atomic Power concerning a geological data modification.
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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Opportunities for Nuclear Arms Control Engagement With China


Opportunities for Nuclear Arms Control Engagement With China

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(6) The Grid - What Is It? - YouTube

(6) The Grid - What Is It? - YouTube: Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

President Trump Requests US$1.5 Billion Over 10 Years to Establish United States Uranium Reserve

President Trump Requests US$1.5 Billion Over 10 Years to Establish United States Uranium Reserve: President Trump's proposed fiscal 2021 budget requests US$1.36 billion for the office of nuclear energy, which includes US$150 million (US$1.5 billion for 2021 to 2030) to establish a strategic United States uranium reserve.

Yucca Mountain | Alternatives to Nevada dump gaining steam | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Yucca Mountain | Alternatives to Nevada dump gaining steam | Las Vegas Review-Journal: The Trump administration’s reversal on Yucca Mountain funding is bolstering a Senate bill that would allow the government to store nuclear waste temporarily at private sites while a permanent solution is worked out.

Ohma Nuclear Power Plant, Japan

Ohma Nuclear Power Plant, Japan: The 1,383MW Ohma nuclear power plant (NPP) is being constructed by Electric Power Development Company (J-POWER) in the Ohma-machi, Japan.

Calif. bill calls for turning PG&E into a public power utility | American Public Power Association

Calif. bill calls for turning PG&E into a public power utility | American Public Power Association: California State Senator Scott Wiener recently introduced legislation that would transform Pacific Gas and Electric into a public power utility.

Humpday Headlines: PG&E Lays Out Plans for This Year's Power Shutoffs

Humpday Headlines: PG&E Lays Out Plans for This Year's Power Shutoffs: BART has lost almost 10 million riders on nights and weekends, unlicensed contractors nabbed trying to bid on work in Paradise, and yes, PG&E does plan to keep shutting off the power when it's windy and dry this year.

Widespread PG&E Outage In San Francisco Caused By Underground Equipment Failure – CBS San Francisco

Widespread PG&E Outage In San Francisco Caused By Underground Equipment Failure – CBS San Francisco: Over 9,100 PG&E customers were without power in several San Francisco neighborhoods Wednesday night due to the failure of some underground equipment, PG&E said.

SF corruption probe: PG&E, major construction firms, nonprofits hit with subpoenas - SFChronicle.com

SF corruption probe: PG&E, major construction firms, nonprofits hit with subpoenas - SFChronicle.com: The city attorney’s office served subpoenas to “PG&E or any affiliate” Wednesday, along with major construction firms Webcor Builders, Pankow and Clark Construction and nonprofits. Officials are investigating if these companies and nonprofits improperly funneled money to city programs and events.

PG&E Receives Subpoena in San Francisco Corruption Probe - Bloomberg

PG&E Receives Subpoena in San Francisco Corruption Probe - Bloomberg: San Francisco’s city attorney said he has issued subpoenas to bankrupt utility giant PG&E Corp. and seven other entities as part of a widening corruption probe that has already forced the resignation of a top local official.

What Happens If California Takes Over PG&E? - GV Wire

What Happens If California Takes Over PG&E? - GV Wire: Calling the bankruptcy of California’s largest investor-owned utility a “godsend,” Gov. Gavin Newsom has threatened a public takeover of PG&E.

California Lawmaker Pushing To Take PG&E Public Knows It Won't Be An Easy Fight | HuffPost

California Lawmaker Pushing To Take PG&E Public Knows It Won't Be An Easy Fight | HuffPost: State Sen. Scott Wiener wants to make the electric utility publicly owned after its equipment caused deadly wildfires and created massive blackouts.

PG&E Tries to Steer Judge Away From Fire Safety Crackdown

PG&E Tries to Steer Judge Away From Fire Safety Crackdown: (Bloomberg) -- PG&E Corp. told a federal judge it opposes his proposals to intervene in the company’s wildfire prevention efforts after it admitted to not fully complying with the terms of its criminal probation.The bankrupt northern California utility’s pushback is a response to U.S. District Judge

Containment concreting milestone at Vogtle 3 : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

Containment concreting milestone at Vogtle 3 : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Workers have completed the final concrete placement inside the containment vessel of unit 3 at the Vogtle nuclear power plant near Waynesboro, Georgia. Georgia Power said this allows for the installation of machinery that will be used to load fuel into the AP1000 reactor, which is scheduled to enter service in November 2021.

Federal setbacks to nuclear energy will harm climate and raise costs for states, says Carol Browner | Commentary | pressofatlanticcity.com

Federal setbacks to nuclear energy will harm climate and raise costs for states, says Carol Browner | Commentary | pressofatlanticcity.com: There is no time to lose in the fight against climate change. We cannot afford to take a single step backward. Yet while we should be running headlong into smart,

Trouble: Russia Is Helping China Build Its First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier | The National Interest

Trouble: Russia Is Helping China Build Its First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier | The National Interest: A new alliance?

US Energy Dominance: The Case for Unbridled Optimism | RealClearEnergy

US Energy Dominance: The Case for Unbridled Optimism | RealClearEnergy: One thing was clear from President Trump’s State of the Union address last week — there’s no stopping America’s energy dominance.
The case for “unbridled optimism,”

Republican Climate-Change Agenda: It Could Look Like | National Review

Republican Climate-Change Agenda: It Could Look Like | National Review: GOP leaders in Congress have started to hash out policies to address the problem. Here’s what they should focus on.

Editorial: Use Trump budget as a chance to rethink nuclear waste | Editorials | postandcourier.com

Editorial: Use Trump budget as a chance to rethink nuclear waste | Editorials | postandcourier.com: It looks like President Donald Trump is giving up on the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage project in Nevada after his three previous budget requests were thwarted by Congress.

Russia considering building nuclear power plant in Sri Lanka | Colombo Gazette

Russia considering building nuclear power plant in Sri Lanka | Colombo Gazette: Russia could build a nuclear power plant (NPP) in Sri Lanka someday, considering the growing energy demand in the country, Russian Ambassador to Colombo Yury Materiy has said in an interview with Sputnik. Since the Sri Lankan government favours pollution-free energy and aims at gradually replacing coal and oil with gas and alternative energy sources,…

Developing UAE’s nuclear workforce - Nuclear Engineering International

Developing UAE’s nuclear workforce - Nuclear Engineering International

ÉDF’s focus in the Irish Sea is on renewable energy – in the UK it is nuclear

ÉDF’s focus in the Irish Sea is on renewable energy – in the UK it is nuclear: Interconnector could bring Ireland cheap Électricité de France energy generated by nuclear power

Nigeria: Lawmakers Reject Proposed Nuclear Power Plant in Akwa Ibom - allAfrica.com

Nigeria: Lawmakers Reject Proposed Nuclear Power Plant in Akwa Ibom - allAfrica.com: Criticisms have continued to trail the proposed nuclear power facility in the book rich Akwa Ibom State as the State House of Assembly, has also kicked against the establishment of the project in the state.

Vogtle nuclear unit 3 gets final concrete placed inside reactor containment vessel | Power Engineering

Vogtle nuclear unit 3 gets final concrete placed inside reactor containment vessel | Power Engineering: The only nuclear power plant construction project in the U.S. took another major step toward completion, the lead owner revealed this week. Workers at Georgia Power’s Vogtle plant have completed the final concrete placement inside Unit 3’s containment vessel (pictured), which houses the unit’s reactor. Georgia Power is leading work on the $25 billion effort...

Strong Quake Shakes Fukushima Nuclear Plant

Strong Quake Shakes Fukushima Nuclear Plant: A strong earthquake centered just east of the Japanese east coast rocked the nearby Fukushima Nuclear Plant, a crippled plant destroyed by a 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The 5.2 earthquake struck at 7:20pm local time (5:20am ET) at a depth of 80.7 km. People in the area described the earthquake as a prolonged 10 second …

Chernobyl scientist still backs nuclear power for Australia's future energy mix - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Chernobyl scientist still backs nuclear power for Australia's future energy mix - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): A former Soviet scientist who witnessed one of history's worst nuclear disasters still believes in the technology, calling on Australia to embrace nuclear power.

US increases budget for nuclear energy security and research

US increases budget for nuclear energy security and research: US President Donald Trump has boosted the budget for nuclear energy and security for fiscal year 2021 in his request to Congress on Monday.

Nuclear Power Plant Market Segmented by Applications

Nuclear Power Plant Market Segmented by Applications: Press release - Supply Demand Market Research - Nuclear Power Plant Market Segmented by Applications and Geography Trends, Growth and Forecasts 2026 - published on openPR.com

How New Technology is Reviving Nuclear Power?

How New Technology is Reviving Nuclear Power?: The journey of nuclear power into fruition is full of obstacles, but with the help of new technologies and new projects nuclear energy might make a comeback

Decommission of nuclear power facility raises concern about safety | WRGB

Decommission of nuclear power facility raises concern about safety | WRGB: ALBANY NY (WRGB) – Attorney General Letitia James is taking action to ensure the safe, rapid, and thorough decommissioning and site restoration at Indian Point Energy Center, a nuclear power facility located in the Hudson Valley. IP is slated to end all power generation next year.

The Strangest Things | ANS Nuclear Cafe

The Strangest Things | ANS Nuclear Cafe

SMR progress takes off for five developers | ANS Nuclear Cafe

SMR progress takes off for five developers | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Fostering diversity and inclusion in ANS | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Fostering diversity and inclusion in ANS | ANS Nuclear Cafe

Dominion Energy sets goal of zero net emissions by 2050 - Daily Energy Insider

Dominion Energy sets goal of zero net emissions by 2050 - Daily Energy Insider: Dominion Energy has set a goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. © Shutterstock The renewed commitment is consistent with the findings of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. “Our mandate is ... Read More »

Vogtle nuclear unit 3 gets final concrete placed inside reactor containment vessel | Power Engineering

Vogtle nuclear unit 3 gets final concrete placed inside reactor containment vessel | Power Engineering: The only nuclear power plant construction project in the U.S. took another major step toward completion, the lead owner revealed this week. Workers at Georgia Power’s Vogtle plant have completed the final concrete placement inside Unit 3’s containment vessel (pictured), which houses the unit’s reactor. Georgia Power is leading work on the $25 billion effort...

Vogtle nuclear unit 3 gets final concrete placed inside reactor containment vessel | Power Engineering

Vogtle nuclear unit 3 gets final concrete placed inside reactor containment vessel | Power Engineering: The only nuclear power plant construction project in the U.S. took another major step toward completion, the lead owner revealed this week. Workers at Georgia Power’s Vogtle plant have completed the final concrete placement inside Unit 3’s containment vessel (pictured), which houses the unit’s reactor. Georgia Power is leading work on the $25 billion effort...

Major Uranium, Rare-Earth Deposit ‘Rediscovered’ in California

Major Uranium, Rare-Earth Deposit ‘Rediscovered’ in California: A massive critical mineral deposit in San Bernardino County, Calif., could yield $2.5 billion in uranium alone, enough to supply the nation’s needs for the next 16 years, say the miners who own the claims.

How the next generation of nuclear reactors could be smaller, greener and safer | PBS NewsHour

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Energy Central Insights Special Issue Series Power Industry 2020 Predictions and Trends


Power Industry Network
 
Energy Central Insights™
Special Issue Series
 
Power Industry: 2020 Predictions and Trends
 
 


Letter from the Vice President of The Power Industry Network:

I hope you have enjoyed the last four publications of our 2020 Trends and Predictions Special Issue series. We had over 70 unique submissions from professionals working in the trenches every day. Each has shared his/her own perspectives as how they see the future for the utility industry.

Below is the fifth and final issue of the five-part series. Please take a moment to read their shared insights. Also, if you have an extra moment, we invite you to join the conversation by sharing your thoughts with the authors in the comments section. Whether you have a question, a disagreement, or want to add in your two cents, we invite you to initiate that dialogue. Shared insights and conversations in the community help us not only learn from each other but together we'll be able to help shape the future of the utility industry.

I look forward to seeing you in the Community!
Audra C Drazga
 
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Judy Simon, Director, Guidehouse
 
 
Going Local: Utilities and Their Customers as Partners
 
Customer choice is evolving as the availability of new energy products and services increases. Utilities and regulators will need to respond to an expanding list of customer expectations.... Click to continue
 
 
 
Rodger Smith, SVP & GM, Tax & Utilities Global Business Unit, Oracle
 
 
Customers, not technology, are driving change in the utilities industry
 
Technology has enveloped us. We have smart devices inside and outside of our homes that share information with our power, water and gas companies every hour-sometimes several times an hour.... Click to continue
 
 
 
Jon Summerville, Project Manager, Burns & McDonnell
 
 
Understanding the long-term impacts of electric vehicle charging
 
The number of electric vehicles on U.S. roads will increase rapidly over the next 20 years, requiring utilities accurately forecast the effects charging will have on long-term utility peak demand.... Click to continue
 
 
 
Param Kumar, Principal, Kumar Resources
 
 
Cloudy Forecast for Renewable Future?
 
"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future" are the famous words from Lawrence Peter Berra, better known under the moniker Yogi. While Yogi's words tend to see-saw between... Click to continue
 
 
 
Matthew Willis, VP, Project & Business Development, Concentric Power
 
 
Taking Back Power Begins in Rural America
 
In the early 2000s, the introduction of smart meters and the smart grid signaled the seeds of change as new technologies were integrated into the traditional grid.... Click to continue
 
 
 
Paul DeCotis, Senior Director, Energy & Utilities Practice, West Monroe Partners
 
 
The Rise of Transportation Electrification
 
In the United States, where transportation accounts for 29 percent of total energy use per year, the country is witnessing a slow but steady shift from gasoline and diesel fuel to electricity-with... Click to continue
 
 
 
Mike Beehler, COO, Mike Beehler & Associates, LLC
 
 
The Next Generation Vision of the Future
 
Megatrends are driven by technological and demographic changes. They are immutable. Identifying and understanding the megatrends in T&D offer insight into the industry and strategies for the... Click to continue
 
 
 
Rami Reshef, CEO, GenCell Energy
 
 
Power Industry 2020 Predictions and Trends: Hydrogen Fuel Cells to Become a Key Player in the Reliable Energy Backup and Storage Space
 
As we look ahead to the coming year and the start of a new decade, what trends do we see at the forefront of the energy industry? What challenges will we face and how can we overcome them?... Click to continue
 
 
 
William Buchan, CEO, Market Potential
 
 
UTILITY INDUSTRY PREDICTIONS FOR 2020
 
In 2020, grid modernization continues to be a major trend in the utility industry. ... Click to continue
 
 
 
Benoy Thanjan, CEO, Reneu Energy
 
 
It's solar's time to shine: 2020 solar trends to look out for
 
It has been a rough year for the renewable energy community, mostly because of the legislative difficulties.... Click to continue
 
 
 
Matt Duesterberg, CRO, OhmConnect
 
 
2020 Energy Forecast: What you Need to Know
 
The power behind the changing industry. Energy Expert Matt Duesterberg goes into details about his four energy predictions for 2020 including: Data, Decentralization, Reliability and Electrification... Click to continue
 
 
 
MARTIN MILANI, CEO, Sunverge Energy
 
 
2020 will be known as the year Utilities Embraced their role In Decarbonization
 
In 2030, at the end of this decade, we'll look back to 2020 as the year utilities fully embraced the powerful role they can play in the decarbonization of the economy.... Click to continue
 
 
 
Adam Pigott, Engineering Manager, World Kinect Energy Services
 
 
Electrifying vehicles - how grids will cope
 
Electric vehicle (EV) numbers are on the rise as consumers start to ditch petrol and diesel in a bid to do their bit to tackle climate change.... Click to continue