Putting nuclear energy in the right light for solving our energy crisis
Support for nuclear energy has increased steadily since Gallup began polling Americans in 1994 on the issue. Then, 57 percent supported using nuclear power to generate electricity. This year, it was 62 percent. Even as support inches forward, however, innovation is at risk of being crushed under the heel of the vocal minority. Electricity demands are expected to increase 27 percent by 2030 in ...
Kazakhstan and UAE in nuclear energy cooperation
Abu Dhabi Kazakhstan and the UAE have started cooperation in nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, Askar Mussinov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan said at a media briefing on Tuesday evening.
Company Predicts Demand for Nuclear Energy in Labrador
There are predictions of a significant demand for nuclear energy and that could impact Labrador. One company indicates a lot will ride on what happens with the Inuit moratorium due to be reviewed next spring.
Energy companies bet on nuclear power to recoup investments
With Berlin scheduled to unveil a new energy concept, power companies have been lobbying for the extended use of their nuclear plants, if only for 10 to 15 more years. They could recoup their investments and then some.
New NESCC Task Group on Polymeric Piping for Nuclear Power Plants Now Seeking Members
A meeting of the Nuclear Energy Standards Coordination Collaborative resulted in establishment of a new task group on polymeric piping. Forty-one stakeholders gathered in person and through teleconference to address areas of interest for NESCC and its constituents. Attendees agreed on formation of a group to address polymeric piping for nuclear power plants. All interested stakeholders are ...
EnergySolutions closes Illinois nuke plant deal
Nuclear energy services provider EnergySolutions Inc. said Wednesday it has closed its agreement with the owners of an Illinois nuclear power plant to begin cleaning up the site.
Can Nuclear Waste Spark an Energy Solution?
Integral Fast Reactor technology would recycle spent nuclear fuel to produce more power, but critics say safety and cost remain obstacles. Nuclear fuel - Nuclear - Radioactive waste - Energy - Technology
Wind Energy to Be Handled By Nuclear Operator
Wind energy gets into the hands of Exelon Generation Company, LLC, the biggest nuclear generator in the U.S. Deere & Company announced Tuesday that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell John Deere Renewables, LLC, its wind energy business, to Exelon. "As Deere sharpens its own strategic focus, we have concluded that the company's resources are best invested in growing our core equipment ...
