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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Ohio House begins process of repealing House Bill 6, nuclear bill tainted by corruption probe COLUMBUS, Ohio — New Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp has taken what he says is the first step toward repealing House Bill 6, the nuclear bailout law that’s at the center of an ongoing federal corruption investigation. Cupp, a Lima
Without another bailout, Exelon plans to close two Illinois nuclear plants next year With Gov. J.B. Pritzker blocking another round of ratepayer subsidies, ComEd’s parent company said Thursday it plans to close two of the state’s nuclear plants next year. Because nuclear power doesn’t emit heat-trapping pollution, some analysts and scientists think it should be
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Some lawmakers demand action on nuclear bailout bill amid corruption scandal By Todd DeFeo The Center Square https://www.thecentersquare.com/ Democrats want lawmakers to take action on House Bill 6, a ratepayer-funded bailout of nuclear
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HB 6 repeal talk rattles 2 Ohio communities with nuclear plants Residents of Lake County in northeastern Ohio are back on edge.So are those in Ottawa County in northern Ohio.The $61 million Statehouse scandal involving House Bill 6 has raised concerns that the legislation will be repealed and will put the state’s two nuclear power
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Lake County concerned HB 6 repeal could cause Perry Plant closure, economic issues PERRY TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Leaders in Lake County are sharing economic concerns over the effort to repeal House Bill 6, potentially causing the closing of the Perry Nuclear Power Plant and the loss of 700 jobs and millions in tax revenue.
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Duane Arnold nuclear plant decommissioning early after damage from the derecho The Duane Arnold Energy Center is beginning their decommissioning process after the August 10th derecho. The energy center is the only nuclear power plant in Iowa. It was set to be decommissioned at the end of October, but will be closing due to the
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