Tag Archives: Exelon

US natgas boom sucks nuclear power into downdraft via CNBC

Posted on 2013/08/04 by yukimiyamotodepaul

One of the biggest contributors to the ongoing decline of the U.S. nuclear industry is booming natural gas development, according to a new study. In a study published in March, the Institute for Energy and Environment identified cost overruns, slowing … Continue reading →

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EDF to exit US nuclear power over impact of shale gas via Financial Times

Posted on 2013/07/30 by yukimiyamotodepaul

EDF, the world’s biggest producer of nuclear-powered electricity, is to pull out of nuclear production in the US, citing the “revolution” in US energy markets caused by the advent of shale gas. But Henri Proglio, chief executive of the French … Continue reading →

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Kids learn science at nuclear power plant via Asbury Park Press

Posted on 2013/06/18 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Oyster Creek hosts 350 students LACEY — Eleven-year-old Jarrett Hillman is not certain whether he wants to pursue a career in the nuclear power industry, but he did enjoy donning protective attire and touring part of the Oyster Creek plant. … Continue reading →

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Exelon blames ‘subsidized’ wind, markets for derailing nuclear projects　via Midwest Energy News

Posted on 2013/06/13 by norma field

Exelon Corp. is scrapping expansion plans at nuclear plants in Illinois and Pennsylvania because of waning demand for electricity and competition with subsidized wind generators. […] “We removed these previously deferred extended power uprate projects from our program in response … Continue reading →

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Toxic management erodes safety at ‘world’s safest’ nuclear plant via The Japan Times

Posted on 2013/03/12 by norma field

On Jan. 30, 2012, Byron Nuclear Generating Station lost operability to all of its safety-related equipment. At the time, Jim Hazen was the nuclear station operator responsible for the affected reactor, one of two at the Exelon-owned nuclear plant in … Continue reading →

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Exelon chief: Wind subsidies could shut down nuclear plants via The Hill

Posted on 2013/02/08 by Tomomi Yamaguchi

A major utility that was ousted from a wind energy trade group last fall said continued government support of wind power could shutter nuclear plants. Exelon Corp. CEO Christopher Crane told the Chicago Tribune in comments published Friday that his … Continue reading →

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GOTSCH: Nuclear concerns warranted via APP.com

Posted on 2013/02/04 by yukimiyamotodepaul

In the Jan. 25 letter, “Oyster Creek ‘stood strong’ against ravages of Sandy,” the New Jersey Energy Coalition, started a few years ago with funding from the Exelon Corp., put forth a scurrilous rant about the “agenda” of people who … Continue reading →

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Illinois 5th in wind power installations in 2012 via the Chicago Tribune

Posted on 2013/02/02 by norma field

In what shaped up to be a record wind for American wind, Illinois was fifth in the nation for new wind installations in 2012, the American Wind Energy Association said Wednesday. The state installed 491 turbines, or about 820 MW … Continue reading →

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Constellation Energy takeover not working out as planned for Exelon via Crain’s Chicago Business

Posted on 2012/11/17 by norma field

Exelon Corp.’s main reason for spending billions to acquire Constellation Energy Group Inc. earlier this year was to get big in the business of selling electricity to companies and households, a growing market. But in just four months, Exelon significantly … Continue reading →

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NRC raises concerns about Dresden nuclear plant flood plan via the Chicago Tribune

Posted on 2012/11/02 by norma field

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said Friday that it has asked Exelon Generation to address concerns over how the company would handle a catastrophic flood at the Dresden Nuclear Station in northern Illinois, after recent inspections indicated potential problems. Among the … Continue reading →

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