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Nuclear & Coal Will Account for Majority of U.S. Generating Capacity Retirements in 2021

Clean Power Published on January 12th, 2021 | by U.S. Energy Information Administration 0 January 12th, 2021 by U.S. Energy Information Administration  According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest inventory of electric generators, …

Premature Nuclear Reactor Retirements Could Effect Nuclear Waste Disposal

Nuclear power has accounted for 20% of electricity generated in the U.S. each year since 1990. But even with climate concerns and a worldwide movement to reduce CO2 emissions, the market is not rewarding nuclear power’s zero-carbon generation nor its …

Community members in Illinois fight for nuclear energy plant

Dec. 5, 2020Updated: Dec. 5, 2020 7:15 a.m. ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Community leaders, residents and elected officials in Illinois are working to keep a nuclear energy company from closing its plant. In August, Exelon announced that it would close its Byron …

Exelon May Split Its Utilities From Nuclear, Generation Business

Exelon Corp. confirmed Tuesday that it is exploring a plan to separate its multistate utilities businesses from its generation business, which is preparing to close two of its 21 nuclear power plants due to money-losing market conditions.  CEO Chris Crane …

Byron residents react to planned power station shutdown

’It has become part of our identity’ BYRON — Word of the impending shutdown of the Byron Generating Station was greeted with feelings of disappointment, sadness and skepticism in the northern Ogle County town of 3,600. The plant employs about 730 people …

Exelon Makes Plans to Retire Byron and Dresden Nuclear Plants in 2021

In a stunning announcement, Exelon Generation, which operates the largest U.S. fleet of nuclear plants—21 reactors at 12 facilities in Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania—said it will retire the Byron and Dresden generating stations next fall …

Exelon to shut down Byron and Dresden nuclear plants

BYRON — The Byron Generating Station is slated to close next year, a move that will put hundreds of people out of work, strip millions of dollars in tax revenue from the community and potentially disrupt the state’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. …

Exelon Generation to Retire Illinois' Byron and Dresden Nuclear Plants In 2021

CHICAGO, August 27, 2020 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Exelon Generation announced today that it intends to retire its Byron Generating Station and Dresden Generating Station in fall 2021, resulting in the loss of four nuclear generation units that together supply …

Exelon to close 2 Illinois nuclear power plants in 2021

BYRON, Ill. (AP) — Two nuclear plants in northern Illinois will shut down next year, resulting in the loss of up to 1,400 jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue, the power company said Thursday. Exelon, the power company that owns Byron Generating …

NIU report: Byron nuclear plant closure would lead to 2,300 jobs lost

BYRON — A new report from Northern Illinois University says closing the Byron Generating Station will result in the loss of more 2,300 jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars worth of economic activity. Closing the nuclear power plant will put roughly 720 …

Exelon plans to close its Byron and Dresden nuclear power plants

When Nuclear Plants Ask For Money, States Find They Can’t Afford To Say No

The news seemed to arrive with little warning. On August 27th, Exelon Corporation, one of the biggest suppliers of electricity in the U.S., announced that in about one year it would close two nuclear plants in Illinois that together produce four gigawatts …

Unions form nonprofit to push green jobs, could seek help for nuclear plants

(The Center Square) – A new union-sponsored push for green energy said the future of Illinois’ nuclear power plants is a priority, but will it be enough to convince corruption-wary lawmakers and Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign off on what critics call yet …

Exelon: The Nuclear Option

Exelon = ROI + Capital Preservation With limited yield in treasuries and a historically overvalued market, Exelon (EXC), as the largest generator of low-carbon electricity in the United States, is one of the few investment options available offering both a …

Without nuclear plant money, two Illinois towns could face tough decisions

AP Photo/Robert Ray, File (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 …

Nuclear Plants In Illinois Are Slated For Closure. Will The State’s Democratic Politicians Save Them?

Last week, Exelon Corporation announced it may close its Byron Nuclear Generating Station and the ... [+] Dresden Generation Station because the nuclear plants are no longer economic. (Photo credit: JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty …

Exelon Threatens to Close 2 Nuclear Plants as Battle Over State Subsidies Looms

Exelon is following through with a threat to close two of its Illinois nuclear power plants by next year unless it receives state support to boost their financial viability, a move that could undermine the state's carbon-free electricity goals.  But …

Exelon plans to close two Illinois nuclear plants in 2021

(The Center Square) – Exelon will shutter two of its six nuclear power generation facilities in Illinois in 2021. The company announced its Byron facility would cease operation in September 2021 and its Dresden facility will shut down in November 2021. …

Dresden & Byron Generating Stations Set To Close Next Year

Dresden Generating Station in Morris, IL/courtesy Exelon Unless there is new legislation, two nuclear power plants in Illinois will shut down. Exelon Generation announced today that it intends to retire its Byron Generating Station, located in Byron, …

TUNE IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE OF WORLDWIDE BUSINESS WITH KATHY IRELAND®

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tune into this week’s episode of Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® available to watch on Fox Business Network as sponsored content. Set your reminders for Sunday, January …

NOAA Declares 2020 the Second Hottest Year on Record, a Very Close Second

This observation documents global warming but suggests that increases in greenhouse-gas emissions may not be the best explanation JACKSON, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Detailed changes in global temperature …

Tune in this week’s episode of Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®

This week's Fox Business Network with kathy ireland® show to spotlight key executives from Carbon-60, Performance Good Group, & Waterotor Energy Technologies LOS ANGELES, CA, US, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tune into this …

Petraco Oil Company Shows Commitment to Sustainability in Energy Provision

Petraco Oil Company is one of the oldest independent trading companies in the World, priding itself on great expertise and strong connection with its customers. LUGANO, TESSIN, SWITZERLAND, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Petraco Oil …

Klean Industries Blockchain Solution Called the KleanLoop™ is Nominated for Business Innovation Award in the Tyre ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Klean Industries Inc. ("Klean"), a cleantech company specialized in the conversion of waste into energy and recovered resources, is pleased to announce that they have been nominated …

Roofing Industry Trends for 2021: What's Hot on the Market - From New Solar Products to Sustainability

The Rhode Island Roofers are at the forefront of the roofing industry bringing expertise and projections for the year 2021 in the roofing and solar industries. PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rhode …

Idaho Mesothelioma Victims Center Appeals to the Family of a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma to Call to Attorney Erik ...

BOISE, IDAHO, USA, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Idaho Mesothelioma Victims Center is appealing to the wife or adult son-daughter of a Navy Veteran or person with mesothelioma in Idaho to please call attorney Erik Karst of the law …

SurfCleaner announces distribution partnership with UltraTech International Inc.

SurfCleaner, the producer of the world’s first Hybrid Oil Skimmer separator, announced its distribution partnership with UltraTech International Inc. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN/USA, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SurfCleaner, the producer of …

Distinction Energy Corp. (formerly named Delphi Energy Corp.) announces amendment and exercise of warrants issued to ...

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Distinction Energy Corp. (formerly named Delphi Energy Corp.) (“Distinction” or the “Company”) announces that, effective January 15, 2021, the warrant certificate representing 3,348,799 class A common …

DOE Announces $160 Million for Projects to Improve Fossil-Based Hydrogen Production, Transport, Storage, and Utilization

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) announced plans to make $160 million in federal funding available to help recalibrate the Nation’s vast fossil-fuel and power infrastructure for decarbonized …

Coming Full Circle: Sue Smiley’s 30 Years of Service to DOE

After cleanup was substantially completed at the Ohio Closure Sites, Smiley  moved to the DOE-EM Consolidated Business Center in Cincinnati, where she continued to support site transition planning for Ohio and Rocky Flats Closure sites, several DOE …

Michigan US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Recommends the Lawyers at Karst von Oiste for a Navy Veteran who Has Lung ...

DETROIT , MICHIGAN , USA, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Michigan US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "We recommend the lawyers at the law firm of Karst von Oiste for a Navy Veteran who has recently been diagnosed with …

Cardinal Announces Its 2021 Operating and Capital Budget Focused on Continued Debt Reduction and Asset Optimization

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (CJ:TSX) Cardinal Energy Ltd. ("Cardinal" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved an operating and capital budget for 2021 that will focus on …

Penn Virginia Announces Closing of Juniper Transaction

--- Appointment of Additional Members to the Board of Directors --- --- Borrowing Base Reaffirmation --- HOUSTON, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Penn Virginia Corporation ("Penn Virginia" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:PVAC) today …

Heirs Holdings Significantly Expands Oil and Gas Portfolio

Acquires 45% of OML 17 from Shell, Total and ENI Existing Production Capacity of 27,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day Estimated 2P Reserves of 1.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent Estimated Additional 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent of further …

Department of Energy Launches Minerals Sustainability Division to Enable the Ongoing Transformation of the U.S. Energy ...

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the establishment of a Division of Minerals Sustainability to bring an increased focus to securing a U.S. critical minerals supply chain that will transform the U.S. energy and …

ENERGY SECRETARY DAN BROUILLETTE URGES PRIORITIZING CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS IN COVID-19 VACCINATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette urged the Governors of 55 states and territories to prioritize critical infrastructure mission-essential workers during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an official letter, the U.S. …

NNSA releases 2020 performance evaluation summaries for contractors that run its labs, plants, and sites

On Jan. 14, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced FY 2020 Performance Evaluation Summaries (PES) on the effectiveness of its Managing and Operating (M&O) partners in meeting the performance expectations established in their …

Energy Department and Federal Partners Announce up to $14.5 Million for Offshore Wind Environmental Research

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $14.5 million for environmental research to support U.S. offshore wind development. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will support regionally-focused, coordinated research efforts to …

CSW Industrials Declares Quarterly Dividend

DALLAS, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of CSW Industrials, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSWI) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share. The dividend is payable on February 12, 2021, to shareholders of record as of the …