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Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm floats federal subsidies for nuclear power plants

Paul Gigot interviews environmentalist Bjorn Lomborg. The Biden administration is floating federal support for the nuclear power industry in a bid to boost carbon-free energy to meet its emissions goals. "The DOE has not historically subsidized plants …

What Happened To Nuclear Power?

Modern society runs on electricity. It lights our cities, runs our factories, and powers the computer that I’m typing this on right now. And it will only become more necessary as we electrify various parts of society that still use oil and gas (cars and …

Cyberattack Forces a Shutdown of a Top U.S. Pipeline

A cyberattack forced the shutdown of one of the largest pipelines in the United States, in what appeared to be a significant attempt to disrupt vulnerable energy infrastructure. The pipeline carries refined gasoline and jet fuel up the East Coast from …

Surry Nuclear Plant Gets 20-Year Extension as Indian Point Goes Dark

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved 20-year subsequent renewed licenses (SRLs) for Dominion Energy Virginia’s Surry Power Station Units 1 and 2 near Newport News, Virginia, making them only the fifth and sixth reactors in the U.S. cleared …

Pages of history: From The News Journal archives, week of May 9

"Pages of history" features excerpts from The News Journal archives including the Wilmington Morning News and the Journal – Every Evening. May 10, 1960, from the Journal – Every Evening Round-the-world submerged cruise ends off Rehoboth The White …

Cuomo Helped Fossil Fuel Usage Surge In Just 1 Week By Shutting Down Nuclear Power Plant

Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration successfully completed the shutdown of the Indian Point nuclear power plant April 30, and fossil fuel usage in the state has seen an immediate jump. The last reactor at Indian Point, about 25 miles …

White House eyes subsidies for nuclear plants to help meet climate targets -sources

By Jarrett Renshaw and Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The White House has signaled privately to lawmakers and stakeholders in recent weeks that it supports taxpayer subsidies to keep existing nuclear facilities from closing, bending to the reality …

Pennsylvania governor takes next step to start carbon emissions caps in 2022

By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration on Tuesday solidified its intention to begin imposing a price on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants next year as part of a multi-state consortium, over the protests …

How the Department of Energy Is Helping Keep Nuclear Power Relevant

In the decade following World War II, the U.S. government took a keen interest in helping to create a commercial nuclear power industry. Although there were military leaders and members of Congress who believed nuclear technology should be carefully …

New Jersey extends ZECs for nuclear plants - Nuclear Policies Nuclear News

28 April 2021 The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has unanimously voted to extend the zero emission certificates (ZECs) for the Hope Creek and Salem nuclear power plants for an additional three years. Hope Creek and Salem (Image: Peretz …

Gov. Tom Wolf Takes Next Step To Impose Price On Greenhouse Emissions From Power Plants

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration on Tuesday solidified its intention to begin imposing a price on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants next year as part of a multi-state consortium, over the protests of coal- and gas-region …

Closing of Indian Point Plant Called ‘A Dark Day’ at Sendoff

After nearly 60 years generating approximately 25% of electricity consumed annually in the lower Hudson Valley and New York City, the last remaining nuclear reactor in operation at Indian Point powered off last Friday. Despite having four years advanced …

Zero emissions certificates for New Jersey NPPs - Nuclear Engineering International

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) said on 27 April it had approved three-year Zero Emission Certificates (ZECs) for the US Hope Creek, Salem One, and Salem Two nuclear power plants. Totalling $300 million, the certificates ensure that the …

Kerry's climate gamble

With help from Ben Lefebvre, Eric Wolff, Kelsey Tamborrino, Alex Guillén and Catherine Boudreau. Editor’s Note: Morning Energy is a free version of POLITICO Pro Energy's morning newsletter, which is delivered to our subscribers each morning at 6 a.m. …

Last sendoff for Indian Point workers as nuclear power plant prepares to shut down

Joe Chindano had little fear of heights. So when he arrived at Indian Point in the early 1970s to help build the massive domed containment buildings high above the Hudson River that house the plant's reactors, he quickly got a promotion. “I was in the …

Indian Point shuts down, but the nuclear power debate continues

The last Indian Point nuclear reactor, located 25 miles north of midtown Manhattan, will stop making nuclear power at 11 p.m. Friday. At the height of its capacity, the 60-year-old Westchester County plant provided about 25 percent of New York City’s power …

New Jersey extends $300 million in nuclear subsidies for Salem County reactors

After nearly 60 years, Indian Point nuclear power ends today with reactor shutdown

The era of generating electricity through the use of atomic energy at Indian Point comes to an end today when the nuclear reactor at Entergy’s Indian Point Unit 3 is permanently shut down. It was in the early 1950s when General Dwight D. Eisenhower was …

'The last thing we need is an oil spill': Pallone says ban Atlantic offshore drilling

ASBURY PARK - With the Atlantic Ocean behind him and flanked by several environmental groups, state legislators and the state's environmental commissioner, U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., announced his intent to reintroduce a bill that would …

Shield Roof Solutions Launches New Line of Awnings for Protection from the Elements

With a 20-year guarantee, the new all-steel awnings come in a variety of colors and are engineered for up to 115 miles per hour and 50 pounds per square foot. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Designed to withstand …

Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Victims Center Recommends Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste to a Family in Pennsylvania ...

PITTSBURGH , PENNSYLVANIA , USA, May 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If your husband or dad has just received news that he has mesothelioma anywhere in Pennsylvania please do not roll the …

Marley Spoon commits to 100% renewables by 2022

Marley Spoon, the meal kit delivery company, is committing to 100% renewable energy by the end of 2022. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, May 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM), the meal kit delivery company, is making the switch to 100 …

Heirs Oil & Gas Announces CEO and Board Appointments

Download logo Heirs Oil & Gas (HHOG) (www.HeirsOilandGas.com), the leading African integrated energy company, has announced the appointment of Osayande Igiehon as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2021, together with a distinguished non- …

Angola's Petroleum Agency to Host Question and Answer Sessions for Upcoming Bid Round

Angola’s National Oil, Gas and Biofuel’s Agency (ANPG) is organizing two question and answer sessions, aimed at investors globally to clarify information on its ongoing bid round for onshore oil and gas blocks in the Congo and Namibe basins. The question …

10 Trends That Will Change the Course of the Aerospace Industry

Here are the top 10 trends which will change the future of space exploration, the airline industry, military defense programs, and more. AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today we look at the top trends driving the …

The Independent Electrical Contractors’ Class of 2021 Enter Job Market with Job Security

Note the Sharp Contrast: Generation Unemployed and She-Cession vs. Guaranteed Jobs and No College Debt HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May is National Electrical Safety Month and no one knows the importance of …

KAIROS POWER AND TVA TO COLLABORATE ON LOW-POWER DEMONSTRATION REACTOR

OAK RIDGE, TENN., UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kairos Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) have announced plans to collaborate on deploying a low-power demonstration reactor at the East Tennessee Technology Park ( …

Virtual Engineering Meetings for Graphalloy® Bushing Solutions

Due to travel restrictions, these meetings have been a productive way to “visit” customers and help engineer upgrades to the Graphalloy bushing material YONKERS, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Graphite Metallizing …

Heavy Equipment and Truck Consignment Auction set by Assiter Auctioneers

CANYON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Assiter Auctioneers (www.assiter.com) announces their May heavy equipment and truck consignment auction on Friday, May 21 according to Spanky Assiter, president of the company. “ …

Want to improve your 2021 revenues? Benchmarking may be the answer.

DELAVAN, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Commercial building and facility managers are often charged with uncovering ways to reduce energy consumption and costs. And although they may deploy some ad-hoc efficiency …

SL Announces Latest Version of RTView Enterprise with Expanded Support for Monitoring Customization

New features enable users to custom displays and alerts via simple configuration and no programming. RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, USA, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SL, the global leader in the monitoring of custom business applications built on …

Florida US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Highly Recommends Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste to Ensure a Navy ...

ORLANDO , FLORIDA, USA, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "If you are a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma in Florida and you want answers to your questions about mesothelioma compensation …

Energy Capital & Power, Equatorial Guinea Partner for Investor Report, Documentary, and U.S. Event

Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) is proud to announce its partnership with Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons (MMH) for the premier U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) 2021; ECP, in partnership with Equatorial …

Meet Our Project Legal Partner from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the past few months, Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels has been introducing critical Team Members and Partners and discussing the roles they play in our Project Development efforts. …

Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium Statement on NRC Approval of Extended Operation of Surry Power Station

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium Executive Director April Wade released the following statement regarding the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) approval of the …

Bidding Set to Close on Randall County Texas Real Estate On-Line Only Auction Announces Assiter Auctioneers

CANYON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Assiter Auctioneers (www.assiter.com) announces the closing of bidding on a one owner 3 bedroom 2 bath home on 2.13+/- acres in Amarillo's Southland Acres -- the online …

Digital Energy Data Platform – Testing Scalability on CENGN’s Testbed

PICTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Screaming Power develops and manages two energy industry solutions: Scream Utility and Scream Enterprise. Both are mobile cloud applications that utilize Screaming Power’s next generation …

Bit Digital Joins Foundry USA Pool with 5,679 Machines, Adding Up To 280 PH/s of Compute Power to the Pool

Bit Digital is latest company to leverage the pool's institutional grade services while advancing Foundry’s mission of decentralizing the Bitcoin mining network Bit Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:BTBT) ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2021 /⁨ …

Energy Capital & Power, CNBC Africa Partner for Africa Energy Series Documentaries

Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) is excited to announce its strategic partnership with CNBC Africa via ABN Productions to produce and distribute its latest Africa Energy Series documentaries; The series will feature first-hand …