Davis-Besse’s future in lawmakers’ hands with House Bill 6 measures Known as House Bill 6, the legislation provided a $1 billion bailout for the nuclear plants while also doing away with a 2008 law the Ohio General Assembly had passed by a wide margin 12 years ago to mandate more investment in renewable power and […]
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Byron residents pull together in hopes of saving nuclear plant BYRON, Ill. (WTVO) – The Byron School Board formed the Byron Station Response Committee last week to identify and mobilize groups that will work to keep the nuclear power plant there open. Exelon announced it would close the Byron Generating Station last month, blaming declining
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Proposed bill carries big bonus for Vernon VERNON – A bill introduced in Congress by Vermont’s three-member congressional delegation concerning the decommissioning of nuclear power plants would provide a stunning financial windfall for the town of Vernon – up to $18 million a year. The bill, the Nuclear Decommissioning Act of 2020, is co-sponsored by
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Ohio lawmakers set first hearing on repeal of nuclear bailout legislation (The Center Square) – Less than two weeks after Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp created a new committee to deal with House Bill 6, the group plans to hold its first hearing. According to the committee agenda, the House Select Committee on Energy Policy
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UPDATE 1-EDF Energy says UK’s Hinkley Point B nuclear plant could close earlier than planned (Adds more detail) By Nina Chestney LONDON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – EDF Energy said on Wednesday its Hinkley Point B nuclear plant in southwest England could close earlier than planned, and it would be able to confirm the closure date
Plant closing would hurt area economy BYRON – If the Byron Generating Station does close in September 2021, it will mean more than a loss of about 700 jobs. It will also mean the loss of millions of dollars in taxes locally. Exelon Generation announced on Aug. 27 that it intends to retire its Byron
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NRC Oversight of Oyster Creek Decommissioning Project: The Basics SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – The Lacey Planning Board’s denial of an application in conjunction with the decommissioning of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Plan last month raised some concerns. Local authorities and area residents wanted answers regarding who oversees the work done by Holtec International, the
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Byron, Morris nuclear plants tentatively set for closure By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Exelon Corporation on Aug. 27 announced plans to close two Illinois nuclear power plants next year in a decision the company claims is independent of legislative energy policy negotiations. But, in a news release announcing the closures, Exelon’s CEO
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Without nuclear plant money, two Illinois towns could face tough decisions (The Center Square) – The planned closure of two nuclear power plants in Illinois could require rural tax districts to make difficult choices when they cut millions of dollars in spending. Nuclear power company Exelon announced last week it would decommission facilities in Byron
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