Member Profile
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]
Member Profile: Dan Yurman, Consultant, D.J. Yurman & Associates
Background: Dan Yurman is an energy consultant and is active in the areas of social media, blogging and marketing communications. The title of his blog, Idaho Samizdat, is a nod to the 20 years Dan spent working at Idaho National Laboratory, the Department of Energy’s lead nuclear research and development facility. His blog covers political and economic news about nuclear energy and has been cited by the New York [read more]
CASEnergy Member, South Texas Project Engineer Rafael Gonzalez Featured in Hispanic Career World Magazine
CASEnergy member and engineer at the South Texas Project Rafael Gonzalez was featured in the October issue of Hispanic Career World magazine profiling energy workers.
In the piece Gonzalez talks about what it’s like to work at the South Texas Project Generating Station, saying “I like the culture of South Texas Project. It fosters openness, problem-solving, and teamwork…The great thing about the people is that they come from all around the country [read more]
Michigan Environmental Leader David Smethurst Becomes CASEnergy’s 2,500 Member
David’s passion for the outdoors, coupled with his award-winning career-long experience as a school administrator, has positioned him to be a leader in Michigan’s environmental community for over 30 years. His skills in strategic planning, fund raising administration and conservation have resulted in appointment to and service on several community boards, including: The Headwaters Land Conservancy, The Otsego Community Foundation, The Michigan State Forest Recreation Advisory Council and, The Michigan [read more]
Maudine R. Cooper, Greater Washington Urban League
Maudine R. Cooper took the helm of the Greater Washington Urban League as President and CEO in December 1990. A 70-year-old nonprofit, community service and civil rights organization, the League is one of more than 100 affiliates of the National Urban League and a member of the United Way of the National Capital Area. The League provides direct services in four key areas: education, employment and training, aging and health [read more]
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA)
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA) is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to nuclear education. “The worldwide resurgence of nuclear power is a direct result of several achievements,” said Mal McKibben, Executive Director of Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness. “First, the incredible records of safety, efficiency, and cost of nuclear power are capturing the attention of the public. Also, the public is finally realizing that nuclear power is clean and [read more]
The American Council on Science and Health (ACSH)
The American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) is a consumer education consortium concerned with issues related to food, nutrition, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, the environment and health. Here is what Dr. Elizabeth Whelan, ACSH’s President, says about their decision to join CASE: “Nuclear energy is a safe technology that should be considered among a range of energy options. Our nation needs to resume building nuclear plants, much as Europe is [read more]
The Francis College of Engineering
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]
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) represents approximately 750,000 members who work in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government. Here is what Edwin Hill (IBEW International President) says about joining CASE: “IBEW has joined the coalition because nuclear energy is one of several ways to boost economic growth, support good jobs in the construction and operations of new plants and communities [read more]
Energy Northwest
Energy Northwest is a state-level Joint Operating Agency (JOA), comprised of 20 member public utilities in Washington. Formed in 1957, the JOA provides electricity at-cost to public utilities and municipalities, and energy-related services throughout the Pacific Northwest region. Vic Parrish, Energy Northwest CEO says, “We joined CASEnergy as part of our broader commitment to environmental stewardship and meeting the energy needs of our public power members. Columbia Generating Station and [read more]
Associated Industries of Florida (AIF)
Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) is known as “The Voice of Florida Business Since 1920.” We are a consortium of both individual companies and associations whose purpose is to advocate on issues important to the business community in Florida. We are the state affiliate for the National Association of Manufacturers and have been since 1951.
In December of 2005, AIF became the first general purpose business association in Florida to [read more]
The New England Energy Alliance
The New England Energy Alliance is a coalition of energy providers, business and trade organizations, and others concerned about future energy supplies. The Alliance advocates for action to ensure the availability, reliability, and affordability of future energy supplies, which are vital to sustain the region’s economic growth and prosperity. “Nuclear power is particularly important to New England,” says Carl Gustin, President of the Alliance. “The region’s five facilities are the [read more]
Louis Garcia, Jr.
Luis Garcia, Jr. is the State Representative for Florida’s 107th district which includes portions of Miami Beach, the City of Miami and Little Havana. He was first elected in 2006 after having served as a Commissioner for the city of Miami Beach for 7 years. From 1996-1999, the representative served as the city’s Fire Department Chief. Mr. Garcia is also the Vice Chairman of the state Democratic Party. He joined [read more]
