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Webinar Invitation: Future of U.S. Nuclear Energy
On Monday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. EST the CASEnergy Coalition and Georgia Public Policy Foundation will co-host a livestream event, “An Update on the Nuclear Renaissance,” led by CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore and open to CASEnergy members and the public.
Please mark your calendars to hear from Dr. Moore about the future of nuclear energy in the United States. Stay tuned for [read more]
Celebrate National Nuclear Science Week with CASEnergy
Stay tuned to CASEnergy’s blog, Clean Energy Buzz, Jan. 23-27 for posts and information about National Nuclear Science Week 2012! National Nuclear Science Week is an annual celebration designed to educate the public about the contributions of the nuclear energy industry. Each day, we will focus on a different aspect of nuclear science and share interesting facts and informative resources to help you learn more about affordable, clean, [read more]
Member Spotlight: South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Greenville, SC
The CASEnergy Coalition represents a broad-based cross-section of members united in their support for nuclear energy. Members include business, environmental, academic, consumer, industry, minority and labor communities. In the second installment of our new member profile series, we spotlight CASEnergy member The South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Background: The South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce promotes and supports the advancement of the economic growth of Hispanic businesses in South Carolina, providing leadership [read more]
Check out CASEnergy’s Employment Brochure!
Careers are available in the nuclear industry! Check out CASEnergy’s employment brochure, titled “How Can I Work in the Nuclear Energy Industry.” This guide has been created to help job seekers find the education and training opportunities they need in order to work in the nuclear energy industry.
For more information, browse the coalition’s new guide in the “Jobs Initiative” section of our website or by clicking here.
Webinar Connects Industry Leader with Interested Organizations on Nuclear, Jobs
In 2011, two topics have dominated their fair share of headlines – jobs and nuclear energy – but the two actually have a joint story to tell. The Clean and Safe Energy (CASEnergy) Coalition’s Business, Labor & Minority Steering Committee enlistedSouth Carolina Electric and Gas Company’s Jeffrey B. Archie, senior vice president and chief nuclear officer, to tell it to a group of CASEnergy members via webinar. Mr. Archie is the [read more]
CASEnergy Tours Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Facility in Maryland
CASEnergy worked with Constellation Energy Nuclear Group (CENG) to organize a tour of the Calvert Cliffs nuclear facility in Maryland on Nov. 2 for the coalition’s Business, Labor and Minority Steering Committee members. The two-hour long tour included a presentation and question-and-answer session with the facility’s staff and a walkthrough of the secure access area led by the facility’s manager of safety and security. For many, this was the first time to [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore: Future of Nuclear Energy in the United States
On Tuesday and Wednesday, November 15-16, I met with national media outlets, leaders in the academic and environmental sector, and our nation’s future generation of nuclear energy employees in and around the Washington, D.C. area. In those meetings, I stressed the important role of nuclear given America’s increasing demand for energy and how it will enhance our nation’s energy security and economic growth in the future.
Bottom line, nuclear energy is [read more]
CASEnergy co-chair Christine Todd Whitman: “Nuclear power needs to remain central to our energy mix”
In an op-ed for The Hill, CASEnergy co-chair Christine Todd Whitman writes that moving forward with the next generation of new nuclear energy facilities will ensure economic prosperity and the continued development of sustainable energy in the U.S. She highlights nuclear energy’s ability to ensure affordable, environmentally clean, reliable and safe supply of electricity to homes and business across the country 24/7.
Gov. Whitman writes:
Today, a total of 104 nuclear reactors are [read more]
Dr. Moore Means Nuclear Business in Palm Beach
While in Palm Beach yesterday, Dr. Moore addressed the importance of nuclear energy financing as the Florida Public Service Commission met to vote on ratepayer increases to finance proposed nuclear power projects in the state. Nuclear energy is essential to meet an expected 24 percent increase in U.S. demand for energy by 2035, and as CASEnergy Coalition member Jerry Paul explained in his op-ed in the Tallahassee Democrat on Sunday, nuclear power is [read more]
Sharing the Benefits of Nuclear Energy in Richmond
On Monday, October 17, I gathered with private and public sector leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers and policymakers at the 2011 Governor’s Conference on Energy in Richmond, VA where I delivered the keynote speech to a crowd of more than 500 people.
The conference addressed the opportunities for development of ALL of our domestic energy resources to meet the demand for abundant, reliable and affordable energy for our future, and in my [read more]
Gov. Whitman Visits the Sunshine State to Discuss the Benefits of Nuclear
On September 20-21, CASEnergy Co-Chair Governor Christine Todd Whitman met with community leaders and media outlets in Miami, Florida to discuss the importance of clean, safe and reliable nuclear energy in Florida and across the country.
Gov. Whitman spoke with a number of local media outlets, including the South Florida Sun-Sentinel editorial board, Univision Radio on WQBA and CNN en Espanol La Actualidad, about the benefits of nuclear energy in Florida communities. Currently, nuclear accounts [read more]
Dr. Moore Wraps Up Trip Through Queen City
Clean and Safe Energy (CASEnergy) Coalition Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore wrapped up a two-day tour through Charlotte, NC Friday, Sept. 16, visiting with the Mecklenburg County South Rotary, and students at Davidson College and Johnson C. Smith University. The trip included meetings with regional leaders and students at the regional institutions, including the University of North Carolina Charlotte and the aforementioned Davidson College and Johnson C. Smith [read more]
Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman Speaks on Panel in Tunica, Miss.
On Friday, July 12, CASEnergy Coalition Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman discussed job opportunities in nuclear energy at a panel discussion at the Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute Policy Conference in Tunica, Miss.
On the panel, titled “Energy: Choices for America’s Future,” Gov. Whitman discussed a variety of issues and their impact on minority communities, including scholarship opportunities and long-term, high-paying jobs in the nuclear industry. She also addressed the steps [read more]
CASEnergy Coalition Addresses Economic Benefits and Job Creation in Nuclear at National Conference
The CASEnergy Coalition is in San Antonio, Texas at the National Conference of State Legislators to make sure elected officials are familiar with CASEnergy as a resource and understand the benefits of nuclear energy. The NCSL Legislative Summit is one of the largest and most important gatherings of the year for legislators and legislative staff, presenting opportunities to network, as well as interesting session topics and speakers.
With nuclear [read more]
Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman Speaks on “Is Green Still Hot?” Panel at the 2011 National Urban League Annual Conference in Boston
CASEnergy Coalition Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman discussed job opportunities in nuclear energy at a July 28 panel discussion on green jobs at the 2011 National Urban League Annual Conference in Boston.
This year, the conference focused on economic empowerment and rebuilding America through new job opportunities. Gov. Whitman served on a panel titled, “Emerging Opportunities: Is Green Still Hot?” Gov. Whitman spoke for nearly 10 minutes about the high-paying, long-term [read more]
Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore Addresses the Future of Nuclear Energy in Georgia
On July 26 – 27, CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore met with key community leaders and media outlets in Columbus, Georgia to discuss the importance of nuclear energy in Georgia communities.
Dr. Moore spoke with a number of local media outlets including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, DJ Chip Radio Show on Foxie 105 FM and the Edgar Champagne Radio Show on Magic 101.3 FM to discuss the economic benefits of nuclear energy and how the construction of [read more]
CASEnergy Coalition Members Address Economic Opportunities and Jobs in Nuclear at National Conference
CASEnergy Coalition members Col. Eric Rojo and Dr. Gil Brown provided their perspectives on the importance of nuclear power at a meeting of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators July 21-22. Col. Rojo, a former Department of Energy official, delivered the keynote speech at the NHCSL luncheon in Providence, R.I., focusing on the significant economic and job opportunities in the nuclear industry. Dr. Gil Brown, Professor and Coordinator of the [read more]
Statement from Clean and Safe Energy Coalition on NRC Task Force Report on Nuclear Energy
The findings from a 90-day safety review by a Nuclear Regulatory Commission task force confirm the agency’s high standards of safety continue to be met at America’s nuclear energy facilities.
The NRC’s inspection activity complements significant industry efforts begun within days of the Fukushima Daiichi accident to verify every nuclear power facility’s readiness to maintain safety even during an extreme event, regardless of the cause. The agency has made clear [read more]
Poll Shows Japan Crisis Has Had Little Effect on Americans’ Opinions of Nuclear Power
A new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll shows that problems at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan has had little effect on Americans’ views regarding nuclear energy.
Here are some key poll findings from the Harris Interactive press release:
- “The U.S. public is almost equally divided on whether or not more nuclear power plants should be built on American soil, with 41 percent supporting the idea and 39
The Basics: How a Nuclear Power Plant Works
For more information on the two types of reactors used in nuclear power plants in the U.S. – Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) and Boiling Water Reactors (BWR) – we encourage you to check out the diagrams and explanation in our CASEnergy Coalition Classroom courtesy of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Information Updates on the Japanese Earthquake and Reactors in The Region
For continuously updated information as it relates to nuclear power plant sites in the region, please visit the Nuclear Energy Institute’s dedicated page on its web site.
For information on nuclear plant safety designs, emergency preparedness, radiation, and more, please refer to the “Resources” section toward the bottom of NEI’s dedicated page. There you can find fact sheets, graphics, news articles, and reports, as well as a link to [read more]
Dr. Moore Touts Nuclear Power in Columbus
On Feb. 22-23, CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore traveled to Columbus, Ohio to deliver speeches at the 15th Annual Ohio Energy Management Conference and Ohio State University and meet with key local individuals and organizations to discuss the benefits of nuclear power in the region.
Dr. Moore began the day on Feb. 22 by addressing an audience of 400-500 at the Ohio Energy Management Conference, where he outlined [read more]
President Obama Sets Aside $36 Billion for Nuclear Power Projects
President Obama recently announced he has designated $36 billion in loan guarantees for nuclear power-plant construction in his newly proposed budget for 2012, almost tripling loan guarantees for new nuclear construction.
An article in The Hill stated that the president also set aside more than $800 million for nuclear energy research, and the New York Times reported that $500 million will be allocated over the next five years for the [read more]
Dr. Moore Visits Georgia, Tours Site of the Nation’s Next New Nuclear Reactors
On Jan. 25-26, CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore traveled to Georgia to meet with key local individuals and organizations, introducing some to the work of the Coalition, while providing others with an update on recent efforts since his last trip to the region. While in the Peach State, Dr. Moore also had the opportunity to talk to local media in Augusta and Atlanta.
On Jan. 25, Dr. Moore met with [read more]
CASEnergy Coalition Launches “Clean Energy Buzz” Blog and Twitter Account
On Jan. 12, the CASEnergy Coalition launched “Clean Energy Buzz” – the new CASEnergy blog also in conjunction with the launch of CASEnergy’s Twitter account (@CASEnergy).
The two new spaces will provide a forum for all things nuclear energy and will offer the most up-to-date information on Coalition activities, insights and breaking news on the nuclear industry, including interviews with Coalition Co-Chairs and CASEnergy members.
CASEnergy invites you to [read more]
