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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
IAEA completes first full-scope IRRS mission to the UK - World Nuclear News
IAEA completes first full-scope IRRS mission to the UK - World Nuclear News: The UK is committed to strengthening its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety, an International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts said yesterday, following its completion of an 11-day Integrated Regulatory Review Service mission on 25 October.
Korean, Finnish waste organisations agree cooperation - World Nuclear News
Korean, Finnish waste organisations agree cooperation - World Nuclear News: The Korea Radioactive Waste Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Finnish waste management company Posiva to exchange technology and know-how related to the disposal of high-level radioactive wastes.
Minister calls for EDF to revive French nuclear industry - World Nuclear News
Minister calls for EDF to revive French nuclear industry - World Nuclear News: French utility EDF must present within one month an action plan to the French government that sets out how it will resolve issues, such as skills shortages, that have caused delays and cost increases at new nuclear power plant projects. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said these have damaged the reputation of the nuclear industry.
Japan nuclear shutdown did 'more harm than good', study finds - World Nuclear News
Japan nuclear shutdown did 'more harm than good', study finds - World Nuclear News: Increased electricity prices and greater use of fossil fuels have led to more deaths following the Fukushima accident in March 2011 than the subsequent evacuation from the area surrounding the nuclear power plant, a new study shows. No deaths have been recorded as a direct result of the accident itself, but the decision to suspend nuclear power generation in response to it has contributed to loss of life, it says.
What we know about the alleged cyber attack on the Kundankulam Nuclear Power Plant (and what we don't know)
What we know about the alleged cyber attack on the Kundankulam Nuclear Power Plant (and what we don't know): An overview of what we know about the alleged cyber attack on the Kundankulam Nuclear Power Plant
CommonWealth Magazine
CommonWealth Magazine: LIVING ON THE Massachusetts coastline means we both get a front row seat to some of the most dramatic impacts of climate change. We can see what rising seas and pounding storms are doing to our beaches, businesses, and storied seaside communities. However, the effects of the climate crisis will not only be felt on the(...)
France orders EDF to tackle nuclear project failings - Reuters
France orders EDF to tackle nuclear project failings - Reuters: The French government on Monday gave EDF a month to outline how it plans to tackle skills shortages and other problems which ministers say have delayed nuclear projects and damaged the reputation of a key industry for the country.
China urges U.S. and North Korea to make progress in stalled talks by year-end | The Japan Times
China urges U.S. and North Korea to make progress in stalled talks by year-end | The Japan Times: China on Monday called on the United States and North Korea to move ahead with stalled nuclear talks for regional stability, with Pyongyang having been put
Could NuScale help fight climate change? | Guest Column | postregister.com
Could NuScale help fight climate change? | Guest Column | postregister.com: The company which supplies most of southeastern Idaho’s electricity, PacifiCorp, recently announced it will switch out of coal and meet most of its needs with solar and wind, plus batteries
EM Update October 29, 2019
Red flag fire, wind warning issued in LA, Ventura counties CA | The Sacramento Bee
Red flag fire, wind warning issued in LA, Ventura counties CA | The Sacramento Bee: An extreme red flag warning is forecast for Los Angeles and Ventura counties in Southern California due to strong Santa Ana winds. The dry weather brings an increased risk and danger of spreading wildfires.
Northern California state parks close amid fires, power cuts | The Sacramento Bee
Northern California state parks close amid fires, power cuts | The Sacramento Bee: The California Department of Parks and Recreation has shut down several Northern California parks, including Mount Tamalpais, Jack London and Fort Ross state parks, because of wildfires, smoke and power outages.
Kincade Fire: Evacuees seek shelter across Northern California | The Sacramento Bee
Kincade Fire: Evacuees seek shelter across Northern California | The Sacramento Bee: Nearly 200,000 people who have evacuated the devastating Kincade Fire in Sonoma County, California, are overflowing emergency shelters and heading out in search of places to stay as far away as San Francisco.
CA wildfires: Evacuations, damage, more for Kincade, Tick fires | The Sacramento Bee
CA wildfires: Evacuations, damage, more for Kincade, Tick fires | The Sacramento Bee: Get the latest updates and information on burn acreage, containment, destruction, shelters and evacuations for the Kincade, Getty, Tick and other major wildfires threatening homes in Southern and Northern California.
California Dreamin’ | Power Line
California Dreamin’ | Power Line: • California recently passed a law aiming to crack down on 'abuses' and 'exploitation' of independent contractors and other participants in the so-called 'gig economy.' (I prefer the term 'side hustle' myself, but whatever.) The real target of this law are Uber, Lyft and other enterprises that offer great flexibility for people to set their own hours, etc. The new law will requite Uber drivers to be formal employees, subject
The World Is Not Going To Halve Carbon Emissions By 2030, So Now What?
The World Is Not Going To Halve Carbon Emissions By 2030, So Now What?: The world is not taking or proposing actions that would be required for the deep decarbonization associated with a 1.5°C temperature target. Anyone advocating a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 is engaging in a form of climate theater, full of drama but not much suspense.
NRC close to letting NextEra Florida Turkey Pt reactors operate for 80 yrs - Reuters
NRC close to letting NextEra Florida Turkey Pt reactors operate for 80 yrs - Reuters: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Monday moved a step closer to approving its first subsequent 20-year license to operate a nuclear power plant for up to 80 years for NextEra Energy Inc's Turkey Point reactors in Florida.
Audit finds failings at EDF nuclear plant | Article | KHL
Audit finds failings at EDF nuclear plant | Article | KHL: French government calls energy company to account after report identifies failings at Flamanville nuclear plant project
Argentine Diplomat Is New Head of the UN Nuclear Agency IAEA - IDN-InDepthNews | Analysis That Matters
Argentine Diplomat Is New Head of the UN Nuclear Agency IAEA - IDN-InDepthNews | Analysis That Matters: IDN-InDepthNews is flagship agency of the global International Press Syndicate Group helping to discover the world Beyond Breaking the News.
Andrew Cuomo Tilts at Illusory Windmills - WSJ
Andrew Cuomo Tilts at Illusory Windmills - WSJ: The governor has been pulling out all the stops for New York City to get half its electricity from offshore wind power by 2035.
Belgium closes down its nuclear plants by 2025
Belgium closes down its nuclear plants by 2025: By the end of 2025, the Belgian nuclear plants will have to be closed down, but it is unclear how possible power shortages can be avoided. The government
The Secret To Unlocking The Holy Grail Of Energy | OilPrice.com
The Secret To Unlocking The Holy Grail Of Energy | OilPrice.com: Nuclear fusion is undoubtedly the holy grail of clean energy and, thanks to a new breakthrough, we are one step closer to turning that dream into reality
Westinghouse Signs Long-Term Contract With TVO For Nuclear Fuel Deliveries | Us World News | fox5vegas.com
Westinghouse Signs Long-Term Contract With TVO For Nuclear Fuel Deliveries | Us World News | fox5vegas.com: VÄSTERÅS, Sweden, Oct. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Westinghouse Electric Company announced today that it has signed a long-term contract with Finnish nuclear power company Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) for deliveries
TEPCO to pour 220 billion yen into Tokai No. 2 nuclear plant：The Asahi Shimbun
TEPCO to pour 220 billion yen into Tokai No. 2 nuclear plant：The Asahi Shimbun: Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc. decided on Oct. 28 to provide financial support to the aging
Column: Considerations for small nuclear reactors in Saskatchewan | Pipeline News
Column: Considerations for small nuclear reactors in Saskatchewan | Pipeline News: In the recent speech from the Throne, the Saskatchewan government announced it is seriously looking at small modular nuclear reactors for future power generation in this province. It is readily . . .
Only Russia will benefit if PH goes nuclear - Oil & Gas 360
Only Russia will benefit if PH goes nuclear - Oil & Gas 360: The latest oil and gas news, dedicated to all things oil and gas: people, technologies, transactions, trends, and macro-economic analysis that impact commodity prices.
Shutdown of nuclear after Fukushima caused more deaths than the accident itself: Study
Shutdown of nuclear after Fukushima caused more deaths than the accident itself: Study: More people died in the aftermath of the Fukushima, Japan nuclear accident from the subsequent shutdown of the country's nuclear power than from the disaster itself, according to a new study.
Pressure Mounts for Public Control of PG&E as Shares Hit Record Low | Greentech Media
Pressure Mounts for Public Control of PG&E as Shares Hit Record Low | Greentech Media: A public takeover of California’s largest utility might have been unthinkable a year ago. The equation is changing quickly.
PG&E to state: 2 Lafayette fires linked to electrical malfunctions - SFChronicle.com
PG&E to state: 2 Lafayette fires linked to electrical malfunctions - SFChronicle.com: The embattled utility sent electrical incident reports to state regulators Sunday after equipment malfunctions happened near the origin of two Lafayette fires Sunday.
When will PG&E restore Bay Area power? Not until Wednesday—at least. - Curbed SF
When will PG&E restore Bay Area power? Not until Wednesday—at least. - Curbed SF: Bay Area counties will face dark times again this week.
Republicans say they have a way to prevent PG&E power shutoffs: Halt this Democratic la
Republicans say they have a way to
prevent PG&E power shutoffs: Halt
this Democratic law
https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article236739073.html
California opens investigation into companies shutting off power during wildfires
California opens investigation into companies shutting off power during wildfires
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/28/us/california-investigation-power-outages/index.html
During large scale PG&E PSPS Events, significant amounts of PG&E's generation capability are idled except Diablo Canyon
All: By carefully investigating the California Independent System Operator
(CAISO) website, I located an obscure web page that tabulates any
California generator dispatched by CAISO. Here is some text from that
page:
... Curtailed and Non-Operational Generators in California October, 2019
This list is posted in accordance with California public Utilities Code
Section 352.5. Section 352.5 which requires the ISO to make publicly
available daily a list of all power plants located in the state that are
not operational due to a Planned or Unplanned outage. The ISO does not at
this time have information regarding the operational status of all plants
located in the state. Accordingly this list includes only the units
regarding which the ISO has information....
This information helps to quantify the loss of generators during public
safety shutoff (PSPS) events. As you will see from the summary chart and
graph, during large scale PSPS events such as the one that began on
Saturday, October 26, 2019, PG&E's generators are curtailed. I also
created spreadsheets that highlight which generators are idled each day
that are available on request.
SUMMARY: During large scale PG&E PSPS Events, significant amounts of
PG&E's generation capability are idled, as CGNP predicted in our July 22,
2019 CPUC filing. In that filing, CGNP makes the case that Diablo Canyon
Power Plant (DCPP) protects California public safety and welfare. This new
information validates CGNP's perspective.
I've been provided several relevant articles and located others on my own.
I have made an information request to CAISO to obtain information about
which PG&E transmission limes were shut down - and when. Imported power
cannot flow over PG&E transmission lines that are shut down. All of this
information will become part of CGNP's CPUC filing in R.16-02-007 which is
due by COB on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
I look forward to your feedback and questions.
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
Monday, October 28, 2019
PG&E says 600,000 will lose power Tuesday in California | The Sacramento Bee
PG&E says 600,000 will lose power Tuesday in California | The Sacramento Bee: Pacific Gas and Electric says a new power shutoff is coming in Northern California as forecasts call for winds and wildfire threats. The utility has restored power to some customers after a weekend blackout.
PG&E Restructuring Highlights California’s Inverse Condemnation Rule
PG&E Restructuring Highlights California’s Inverse Condemnation Rule: PG&E Corp.'s chances of emerging from bankruptcy proceedings hinge in part on an arcane California legal rule that threatens to keep the utility owner
Could mass blackouts, Kincade Fire end PG&E as we know it? - SFChronicle.com
Could mass blackouts, Kincade Fire end PG&E as we know it? - SFChronicle.com: PG&E says it’s trying to get its act together. But after the company’s disastrous record in recent years, many Californians are ready for bigger changes.
PG&E Urges Bankruptcy Court To Change Inverse Condemnation Rule
PG&E Urges Bankruptcy Court To Change Inverse Condemnation Rule: California utility giant PG&E Corp. asked the bankruptcy court to declare invalid the state’s legal doctrine that holds it responsible for fires caused by its equipment regardless of negligence.
The California Rule That Doomed PG&E: Inverse Condemnation - Bloomberg
The California Rule That Doomed PG&E: Inverse Condemnation - Bloomberg: As PG&E Corp. hurtles toward bankruptcy, a once-obscure legal doctrine with an awkward name certainly bears a portion of the blame.
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Updates on Kincade Fire, PG&E, CA wildfires & air quality | The Sacramento Bee
Updates on Kincade Fire, PG&E, CA wildfires & air quality | The Sacramento Bee: The Kincade Fire in Sonoma continues to grow. Red Flag warning ended, but high winds are forecast again Tuesday. PG&E is restoring power, but another blackout & shut off is expected in 32 California counties.
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California's 'green energy' fail could lead to more anxiety for Texans - TheBlaze
California's 'green energy' fail could lead to more anxiety for Texans - TheBlaze: The idea of Texas becoming a battleground state could be exacerbated after rolling blackouts led fed-up Californians to question just how much more of the Golden State they can take
Potential Human Health Impacts Associated with Retirement of Nuclear Power Plants in Illinois – Clean Air Task Force
Potential Human Health Impacts Associated with Retirement of Nuclear Power Plants in Illinois – Clean Air Task Force: CATF’s analysis finds significant health and associated economic impact from the loss of zero emission nuclear plants in Illinois. This leads to social, personal and economy-wide consequences for the citizens of Illinois and surrounding states that could be avoided if nuclear plants in Illinois continue to operate.
New DOE and NRC Agreement Will Lead to Faster Deployment and Licensing of U.S. Nuclear Technologies | Watts Up With That?
New DOE and NRC Agreement Will Lead to Faster Deployment and Licensing of U.S. Nuclear Technologies | Watts Up With That?: From The Office of Nuclear Energy Office of Nuclear Energy New DOE and NRC Agreement Will Lead to Faster Deployment and Licensing of U.S. Nuclear Technologies October 16, 2019 Home » New DOE and NR…
What is a Nuclear Microreactor? | Department of Energy
What is a Nuclear Microreactor? | Department of Energy: What is a Nuclear Microreactor?
Washington subsidies not helping the wind industry - Washington Times
Washington subsidies not helping the wind industry - Washington Times: Last week the lobbying arm of the wind energy industry made an unsurprising, though somewhat embarrassing, announcement. It wants a longer lifeline with federal subsidies. So much for wind being the low-cost energy source of the future.
CA GOP calls on PG&E to spend on equipment, prevent fires | The Sacramento Bee
CA GOP calls on PG&E to spend on equipment, prevent fires | The Sacramento Bee: California Republicans are calling on the state to halt a law forcing utility companies to buy renewable energy. They want PG&E to use the money it saves for new & upgraded equipment to prevent future wildfires.
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