A look at Exelon’s 4 economically challenged nuclear plants in Illinois Exelon Corp. -owned nuclear power plants in Illinois eyed for early retirement have had declining financial margins of late, according to an analysis using S&P Global Market Intelligence’s plant-level production cost model.
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What’s next for Duane Arnold? Duane Arnold Energy Center near Palo did not restart after the Aug. 10 derecho caused “extensive” damage to its cooling towers. As decommissioning work begins, here’s what we know: How many people did Duane Arnold employ? As of 2018 when decommissioning was announced, about 500 worked at the facility.
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Byron station response committee established A group of Ogle County organization representatives won’t be taking the Byron nuclear plant’s planned closure lying down. An announcement was made last Friday about the formation of the Byron Station Response Committee, which plans to develop a “collaborative, broad-based response” to Exelon’s announcement of its intent to close Byron
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Ohio AG Dave Yost sues to block House Bill 6 nuclear bailout money from being paid out COLUMBUS, Ohio–Attorney General Dave Yost on Wednesday filed a civil lawsuit seeking to block the owner of two Northern Ohio nuclear power plants from receiving any of the $1.3 billion in public bailout funds approved under House Bill
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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
