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Dr. Moore: Discussing the Future of Nuclear Energy
On Tuesday, March 27, CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore gathered with a diverse group of public and private leaders from a variety of sectors at the University of Pittsburgh’s forum,” From Its Birthplace: A Symposium on the Future of Nuclear Power.” The Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law & Public Policy and the Swanson School of Engineering co-hosted the symposium, bringing together industry leaders, government officials, pro and anti-advocates and scientists to debate the [read more]
Gov. Whitman on America’s Clean Energy Future at Fortune Brainstorm GREEN
On April 16-17, CASEnergy Co-Chair Gov. Christine Todd Whitman gathered with business and environmental leaders at Fortune Brainstorm GREEN conference in Laguna Nigel, Calif., where she participated in two panel discussions about how to expand our clean energy resources to support the growing economy without hurting the environment.
Check out Gov. Whitman’s blog post, video interview and photo album for coverage from Fortune Brainstorm GREEN conference.
Nuclear Energy: Winning the Future
On April 19, CASEnergy Coalition joined energy experts, academics and executives from around the country to engage attendees on the topic, “The Power of Energy: Winning our Future,” at the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) 35th Annual National Conference in Long Beach, Calif. Speaking on a panel about the future of nuclear energy in the United States, CASEnergy introduced the coalition’s critical role in advancing the national dialogue about America’s [read more]
CASEnergy Member Says Nuclear Reactor Approval a Milestone
On April 9, CASEnergy member and President and CEO of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Otis Rawl voiced his support for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) approval to build and operate two new reactors near Jenkinsville, S.C.
In his opinion-editorial, “Nuclear Reactor Approval Marks Milestone,” which ran in South Carolina’s largest newspaper, Rawl highlights how new nuclear development will play a vital role in ensuring America’s clean-energy future while [read more]
A Message from Clean and Safe Energy Coalition on Licenses for New Nuclear Energy Projects in South Carolina
Dear Friend,
Marking the continued momentum of the resurgence of nuclear energy as a means to cleanly meet our energy needs, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) today announced its approval to build and operate two new reactors near Jenkinsville, S.C. The permits arrive on the heels of the NRC’s Feb. 9 approval of two new reactors at Georgia’s Plant Vogtle, which marked the first time licenses were granted for [read more]
CASEnergy Member Justin Velez-Hagan: Nuclear Expansions to Provide Job Opportunities for Minority Communities
On March 22, CASEnergy member and National Executive Director of The National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce Justin Velez-Hagan wrote a piece examining whether nuclear energy production could address the electricity and unemployment challenges our nation faces today. His conclusion: nuclear energy is a “sure thing that we can all rally behind.”
“Given the amount of energy a single nuclear facility can produce, combined with the economic impact as well as the reduced [read more]
Frequently Asked Questions About Nuclear Energy
Many Americans have questions about nuclear energy. Is nuclear power clean? Is nuclear power in the United States safe? How is used nuclear fuel or “waste” stored? As we look to expand upon our nation’s current energy portfolio to meet increasing demands, what is the most cost efficient energy source to ensure that Americans have affordable power 24/7? Also, if we do invest in the expansion of nuclear energy, how [read more]
Member Profile: Col. Eric Rojo, Managing Director, Magination Consulting International
CASEnergy involvement: “I joined CASEnergy as a member of the coalition’s Business, Labor & Minority Steering Committee given my background and experience with nuclear energy in the Army and the Department of Energy during the Reagan administration. Moreover, I support the renaissance of nuclear energy production in the U.S. because it is a dependable and an environmentally clean source of energy for the country’s path to energy independence.” [read more]
A Message from Clean and Safe Energy Coalition on Licenses for New Nuclear Energy Projects in Georgia
Dear Friend,
Today the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved permits to build and operate two new reactors near Augusta, Ga., marking a new beginning for clean energy in America. We applaud that decision. These are the first licenses to be issued for new reactors in the United States in more than 30 years. We trust this development will usher in a new era of nuclear energy development and economic growth [read more]
Dr. Moore: Nuclear is a Must in Meeting Growing Energy Demands
Late January, CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore brought the facts on the environmental and economic benefits of nuclear energy in his engagements with various media outlets and key figures in the “Show-Me State.” While in Missouri, Dr. Moore took part in an informative panel discussion at the Missouri Energy Initiative (MEI) Forum on Advanced Energy Solutions moderated by former Missouri Gov. Bob Holden. Dr. Moore also caught up with morning show radio [read more]
Blue Ribbon Commission Releases Final Recommendations on Managing Spent Nuclear Fuel
Twenty percent of American homes and businesses rely on nuclear energy for clean and efficient electricity 24 hours, seven days a week. To continue providing this constant source of clean electricity, the nuclear industry has a responsibility to safely contain the spent nuclear fuel created. As a result, the nuclear industry has built a comprehensive system for safely and securely containing the spent fuel it creates that keeps both the [read more]
Watch the Replay: Dr. Moore Discusses the Future of Nuclear Energy in Georgia
Georgia is paving the way for a resurgence of nuclear energy with new nuclear technology and the “go-ahead” from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build and operate two new reactors at Plant Vogtle. This new development marks an exciting time for the U.S. nuclear industry and Georgia residents, as the expansion will play a vital role in increasing clean-air energy production and providing a much-needed economic boost to Georgia [read more]
President Obama Addresses Need for Cleaner Energy Sources, Nuclear Fits the Bill
President Obama delivered his third State of the Union address to the nation on Jan. 24, 2012, and touched on important issues, such as reviving American jobs and investing in cleaner energy sources. In his address, he stated, “Nowhere is the promise of innovation greater than in American-made energy. This country needs an all-out, all-of-the-above strategy that develops every available source of American energy – a strategy that’s cleaner, cheaper, and [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]
CASEnergy Co-Chair Gov. Whitman Hits the Airwaves
Thursday, Jan. 5 was a busy day for CASEnergy Co-Chair Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, as she took part in media interviews with radio programs in South Carolina, Missouri, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire to discuss the benefits of nuclear energy.
Gov. Whitman started off the day with a one-hour live interview on The Exchange (New Hampshire Public Radio), where she answered calls from listeners and spoke on a variety of issues, including support of [read more]
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]
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 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 Tours Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Facility in Maryland
All photos courtesy of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group
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]
North Anna Nuclear Facility Approved to Return Online
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the industry’s independent regulator, has given Dominion Virginia Power the green light to restart the North Anna Power Station just outside of Richmond following the earthquake that occurred just miles from the facility this summer.
After the East Coast earthquake on Aug. 23, North Anna safely shut down and diesel generators powered safety systems, as designed, until off-site power was restored the next day. The NRC set aside ample time [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]
Should the U.S. Invest More In Nuclear? MIT Professor Says Yes
Need to Know, a PBS program which looks into important issues facing Americans today, recently looked into the question “Should the U.S. invest more, not less, in nuclear energy?” To help answer this question, PBS sat down with Dr. Richard Lester, the head of the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT.
Lester points to the fact that nuclear energy is an option that is essential for the U.S. [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chair Christine Todd Whitman Voices Her Support of Clean, Safe, Reliable Nuclear Energy in New Op-ed
On Nov. 5, Diario Las Americas, the second-largest Spanish-language paper in Miami-Dade County, published an op-ed penned by CASEnergy co-chair Christine Todd Whitman. In her piece, Gov. Whitman outlines the steps the industry is taking to ensure nuclear energy facility safety and security, reinforced the need for the U.S. to continue incorporating nuclear energy in its portfolio of clean energy options, and highlighted the long-term career opportunities available in the nuclear industry [read more]
