Community prepares for an energy transition Red Wing has been a part of the energy transition conversation for many years. A new Energy Transition Advisory Committee is discussing how to assist communities economically when major power plants close. “We have been a part of the energy debate for as long as I have been here […]
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Region’s aging nuclear power plants drawing interest – CommonWealth Magazine NUCLEAR POWER APPEARS to be making a bit of a comeback. For decades, the trendlines have not been good, as aging reactors have found it difficult to compete against power generated by natural gas and overcome resistance from environmental advocates. Vermont Yankee in Vernon, Vermont,
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Callan’s Annual Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Study Finds Almost 12% Jump in Fund Balances in 2021 SAN FRANCISCO , /PRNewswire/ — Callan, a leading institutional investment consulting firm, announced the results of its annual Nuclear Decommissioning Funding Study, which offers key insights into the status of nuclear decommissioning funding in the U.S. In this study, Callan
How Diablo Canyon’s likely delayed decommissioning will be extremely costly and comes with risks The state is working to extend the life of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in San Luis Obispo County. But, it will eventually close and then comes decommissioning – a process many may be surprised to learn can take decades
Japan proposes to replace old nuclear reactors, extend lifetimes MASAYA KATO and JUNTARO ARAI, Nikkei staff writers TOKYO — Japan will study replacing old nuclear power plants with modern, safer ones, according to a draft policy document, marking a reversal of the country’s stance against new reactors since the 2011 Fukushima meltdowns.
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Feds offer $1B to keep California’s last nuclear plant open The Biden administration on Monday announced preliminary approval to spend up to $1.1 billion to help keep California’s last operating nuclear power plant running, even as officials turned down a request for financial aid to restart a closed nuclear plant in Michigan.
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No federal aid to restart Palisades nuclear power plant AP COVERT, Mich. (AP) – The federal government has turned down a request for financial aid to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, the owner said. Holtec International said it was notified Friday by the U.S. Energy Department.
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Nuclear communities sidelined in just transition debate | Energy News Network Every morning, the Energy News Network compiles the top stories about the clean energy transition and delivers them to your inbox for free. Sign up today! The nuclear plant on the shore of Lake Michigan in Zion, Illinois, opened a few years before Al
Holtec to Decide by January Whether to Reopen Michigan Nuclear Plan No Title No Description
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Process to re-site nuclear waste gets new round of funding The decades-long federal process of relocating nuclear waste moved forward in late September. The U.S. Department of Energy made available $16 million for eight communities – which have yet to be chosen – to seek community engagement, identify public goals and generally learn more about
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