New Nuclear…how do we pay for it?

Published in July 6th, 2010

Posted by TimplaS in General, Nuclear News

On July 1, 2010 the U.S. House of Representatives passed FY2010 supplemental appropriations legislation by a 239-182 vote. The Senate will consider this appropriations legislation after the July 4th recess.
From WhiteHouse.gov:
“Develop the Market for Clean Energy Technologies. The Budget substantially expands support for construction of new nuclear power plants by increasing the Department of Energy [...]

Perceptions on Nuclear Power in Washington

Published in November 12th, 2009

Posted by TimplaS in General, clean air/environmental impact

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On Monday I attended an American Nuclear Society meeting. The guest speaker was my company’s Federal Regulatory Affairs Analyst (essentially our lobbyist). He was telling us about the perceptions of legislators regarding nuclear power and its role in the climate change debate and legislation. Interestingly, when both Democrat and Republican legislators were polled (anonymously) regarding [...]