CASEnergy Co-Chair Touts Benefits of Nuclear Energy in Michigan
Dr. Moore spoke with Walt Sorg on AM Lansing, WILS’ morning drive-time talk show, about the growing support for new nuclear in the U.S., as well as its exceptional safety record, economic benefits and job creation potential. Dr. Moore addressed the benefits of new nuclear in Michigan specifically, arguing that Fermi 3, the proposed new reactor, would create thousands of permanent positions in a state grappling with the highest unemployment… [read more]
Nuclear is Clean, Reliable, & Creates Jobs, States CASEnergy Co-Chair During Media Interviews in New York
CASEnergy Co-Chair Governor Christine Todd Whitman traveled to New York on October 20 for interviews with top-tier financial and politically focused media outlets — including, the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, MSNBC’s The Ed Show and Fox Business News’ Bulls & Bears — to talk about the vital role nuclear energy should play as part of a national clean energy mix.
Highlighting nuclear energy’s economic and job creation benefits, Gov. Whitman… [read more]
Editorial: Ban on new nuclear power plants should be lifted
Green Bay Press Gazette (Wisconsin)
October 16, 2009
There’s a growing sense that it’s time Wisconsin lifted what is effectively a ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants.
Our unscientific online readers poll this week yielded nearly 71 percent in favor of lifting the moratorium. Soletski’s approach makes the most sense for now — trying to pass one of the Task Force’s dozens of recommendations as a separate bill might score… [read more]
Why a Coal Guy is Going Green
Climate Biz
By Marc Gunther
October 16, 2009
Indeed, Duke is “operating today as if climate legislation has already passed,” Rogers says. The company is investing in nuclear power, cleaner coal, wind, smart grid technology, efficiency and solar energy. Rogers says: “We’re in the most transformative period in the history of the power industry, Our mission is to decarbonize our entire fleet.”
Certainly Duke’s plans are ambitious. The company wants to spend about $20… [read more]
A Message from Our Co-Chairs
Updated September 2, 2009
Christine Todd Whitman Former NJ Governor & EPA Administrator
Dr. Patrick Moore Co-founder & former leader of Greenpeace
Tell us why you support nuclear energy.
- 810 Organizations
- 1310 Individuals
About the Coalition
The Clean and Safe Energy Coalition (CASEnergy Coalition) will be an important voice in the public dialogue over current and future energy needs, particularly in addressing how nuclear power can contribute to America’s energy security and economic growth. more
Member Profile
The Francis College of Engineering at University of Massachusetts Lowell has a distinguished reputation for hands-on, practice-oriented education, cutting edge research, and integrating service and research into education at all levels. Here is what Professor Gilbert J. Brown, Coordinator of the Nuclear Engineering Program, has to say about joining Case: A rigorous examination of the present risks, costs, and impact of all electric power sources leads us to conclude that… [read more]
Newest Members
- Isi Azeke
- Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
- John Walton, Vice Chairman, Chicago Clean Cities Coalition
- John B. Czarnecki, President, Clinton County Economic Alliance
- Mark Bitto, Program Coordinator, Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
- Dale Eldridge, D.C. Representative, International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, District Council 1
- Rick Rottmann, Business Representative, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 150
- Pete Olson, Business Representative, Plumbers Union Local 93 U.A.
- David Sokolnicki, Construction Investigation Unit, Indiana-Illinois-Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting
- Tim Loftus, Business Agent, International Association of Bridge, Structural & Ornamental Iron Workers, Local 63
- William Holst, Assistant Business Manager, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
- John, Mr., JVanoverAgency.com
- Gary Edwards, Treasurer, Livingston Land Conservancy
- David Brender, National Program Manager, Copper Development Association Inc.
- Dan Yurman, Blogger, Idaho Samizdat
Jobs Initiative
Job Creation in the Nuclear Renaissance
On June 17, 2008, CASEnergy launched our new jobs initiative with the release of our white paper “Job Creation in the Nuclear Renaissance.”
Coalition Co-chair Christine Todd Whitman, former EPA administrator and New Jersey governor, was joined by a diverse group of leaders to support the positive economic and environmental impact of nuclear energy in the United States.
Among those who support the findings of the white paper are:
U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-DE)
U.S. Senator George Voinovich (R-OH)
U.S. Representative James Clyburn (D-SC)
U.S. Representative Fred Upton (R-MI)
U.S. Representative Jason Altmire (D-PA)
Mayor Bill Saffo, Wilmington, NC
John Engler, President and CEO, National Association of Manufacturers
Mark Ayers, President, Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO
Dr. Patrick Moore, Co-Founder, Greenpeace
Lisa Stiles, Project Manager, Strategic Staffing and Knowledge Management, Dominion Nuclear
Michael Kurzeja, Vice President, North American Young Generation in Nuclear
Gilbert J. Brown, Ph.D., Professor and Coordinator, Nuclear Engineering Program, University of Massachusetts Lowell… [read more]