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Nuclear power an important part of state’s clean-energy portfolio
The News Tribune
By PATRICK MOORE
July 23, 2010
As the U.S. gears up to develop sustainable methods to meet rising energy demand cleanly, few states are as well-positioned as Washington. Hydropower is a big contributor to the state’s carbon-free electricity supply, thanks to the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Washington ranks fifth out of all states for wind-power production. And the state has vast potential [read more]
Whitman & Peterson: Climate Bill Should Top the Congress’ To-Do List
July 26, 2010
By Christine Todd Whitman and Thomas D. Peterson
Special to Roll Call
As Congress approaches the August recess, our economy, energy and environmental security needs still top the to-do list of the president and Congress. This summer the Center for Climate Strategies and the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition have outlined how Congress can put a national strategy in place that gets
Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Sen. George Voinovich (R-Ohio) this week introduced the Enabling the Nuclear Renaissance Act (S. 3618), which gathers into a single bill many nuclear energy provisions found in previously introduced legislation. Voinovich’s legislation also includes provisions not found in other bills, proposing to establish several offices within DOE to handle nuclear energy issues and a new government corporation to assume responsibility from DOE [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chair Christine Whitman Makes a Splash in San Antonio with Latino Groups
CASEnergy Co-Chair Governor Christine Todd Whitman made a trip to San Antonio, TX on July 12-13 to attend the National Council of La Raza’s 2010 Annual Conference to spread the word on the positive benefits of nuclear energy for Latinos and to educate others on the Coalition’s work.
First, on Monday, July 12, the Governor held a nationwide CASEnergy member call from San Antonio to explain the four points [read more]
$18 Million Department of Energy Grant Takes Nuclear Education Back to School
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced that it has allocated $18.2 million for nuclear education and nuclear research and development at U.S. universities and colleges.
The sum is set aside to educate the next generation of nuclear scientists and engineers. Through its Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP), the DOE is allocating $5 million in scholarships and fellowships to 117 American nuclear science and engineering students. Eight-five of those scholarships [read more]
Dr. Moore Makes Trip to South Carolina to Tout Benefits of Nuclear Energy
On June 17 and 18, CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore visited South Carolina to meet with media, influencers, and students to promote the economic and clean air benefits of the nuclear energy.
Dr. Moore began his trip by addressing more than 20 members of the Beaufort Kiwanis Club in a 30-minute speech and answered questions about the role of nuclear as part of a clean energy policy.
He highlighted the [read more]
Gov. Whitman Discusses Policy Roadmap, Clean Energy Policy with Top-Tier Media
On Wednesday, June 24, CASEnergy co-chair Governor Christine Todd Whitman spoke with top-tier national and regional outlets which focus on either business or environmental policies to address the role of nuclear power in the nation’s clean energy future. She discussed the Coalition’s Policy Roadmap for Clean Energy, which was unveiled in Washington, DC on May 12, with specific regard to the particular points which support responsible energy legislation, [read more]
National Association of Manufacturers Highlights Jobs in Nuclear Industry
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) released a study on June 28, 2010, titled “Manufacturing Strategy for Jobs and a Competitive America,” which highlights the nuclear industry’s importance in creating and sustaining manufacturing jobs in the U.S.
The study calls for the creation of a comprehensive energy strategy that will support the manufacturing process. NAM’s strategy specifically lists nuclear energy as a fuel that can provide the reliable, “baseload” energy [read more]
CASEnergy Co-chair Governor Christine Todd Whitman Featured on WashingtonPost.com’s On Leadership Series
CASEnergy Co-chair and former Governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman taped an interview for the WashingtonPost.com’s On Leadership video series, an online forum that engages thought-leaders from a vast array of policy areas and backgrounds. Other recently featured high-profile individuals include New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Environmental Defense Fund head Fred Krupp, Sun Microsystems co-founder Vinod Khosla, Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, Ford CEO Alan Mulally, and Captain ‘Sully’ Sullenberger. [read more]
CASEnergy Coalition Unveils Policy Roadmap for Clean Energy
The Clean and Safe Energy Coalition’s four-point guide to put the U.S. on a viable path toward realizing its clean energy future:
- Enact policies to allow the U.S. to take control of its energy security.
- Ensure access to financing for clean energy projects.
- Increase investment in clean energy jobs.
- Address nuclear used fuel storage needs through federal support for recycling and other safe, innovative solutions.
On May 12, [read more]
CASEnergy Coalition Unveils Policy Roadmap for Clean Energy
On Wednesday, May 12, the CASEnergy Coalition held an event to release the Coalition’s four-point Policy Roadmap for Clean Energy to help the nation build the next generation of nuclear reactors and reach its clean energy goals.
The event was led by CASEnergy Co-Chairs Christine Todd Whitman and Dr. Patrick Moore at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on May 12 at 1:30 p.m.
The Coalition had a [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chairs Celebrate Earth Day as Momentum Grows in Favor of Nuclear Energy Expansion
Support for the Expansion of Nuclear Power and Clean Energy at an All Time High
WASHINGTON, DC, April 22, 2010 – As the United States marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, leaders of the Clean and Safe Energy (CASEnergy) Coalition praise Americans’ growing support of emission-free nuclear power as part of the effort to meet the 80% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions recommended by President Obama [read more]
Pulitzer Prize-winning Columnist Endorses Nuclear Expansion
Newsweek contributing editor and columnist George Will penned an article for the magazine’s April 19 issue making the case for new nuclear in the United States. In the piece, Will highlights the environmental benefits, safety and cost efficiency of nuclear power. He also outlines the benefits of nuclear when compared to other energy sources, including coal, solar power and wind power. Please click here to view the full [read more]
Frequently Asked Questions
Lately, momentum has been growing in support of nuclear energy, with President Obama announcing $8.3 billion in federal loan guarantees to “help finance safe, clean nuclear facilities,” editorials in support of nuclear energy in major national newspapers, and a wide variety of organizations that have joined the Clean and Safe Energy Coalition.
Click here to find out why all these different voices are supporting nuclear energy and what you need to [read more]
New York Times Editorial Supports Nuclear Power
On February 18, the New York Times published an editorial in favor of expanding nuclear energy titled, “A Reasonable Bet on Nuclear Power.” The Times editorializes that new nuclear is necessary “for the sake of the climate, this country’s energy future and the jobs a vibrant nuclear technology industry could create.” Please click here to read the entire article.
On February 20, the Washington Post published an editorial, “Powering [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chairs Interviewed By Top Tier National Media About White House Nuclear Industry Jumpstart
On February 16, President Obama announced $8.3 billion in federal loan guarantees to build two new reactors at a nuclear power plant in Georgia, effectively jumpstarting the first wave of new nuclear plants in the U.S. in more than three decades.
CASEnergy Co-chairs Dr. Patrick Moore and Governor Christine Todd Whitman were subsequently sought out by national media for comment on President Obama’s announcement to “help finance safe, clean nuclear [read more]
CASEnergy Applauds the Obama Administration’s Support for Nuclear Expansion
President Obama announced today $8.3 billion in federal loan guarantees to build two new reactors at a nuclear power plant in Georgia, signaling the first wave of new nuclear plants in the U.S. in more than three decades. “This is only the beginning,” he said. “My budget proposes tripling the loan guarantees we provide to help finance safe, clean nuclear facilities – and we’ll continue to provide [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chair & NEI Executives Highlight Exciting Recent Developments for Nuclear Energy
Following the release of the Department of Energy’s 2011 budget provisions this week, Governor Whitman was interviewed by Clean Skies Sunday about the impact of the additional $36 billion in proposed loan guarantees for new nuclear projects, a tripling of the original $18.5 billion previously allocated. Governor Whitman discussed how this additional investment will prompt the acceleration of new nuclear plant construction, resulting in the creation of thousands [read more]
CASEnergy Member Pens Op-Ed Supporting Nuclear in Des Moines Register
Carolyn Heising, professor of industrial, mechanical and nuclear engineering at Iowa State University, penned an op-ed titled “New nuclear plants power economy, too,” published February 4, 2010 in the Des Moines Register. In the opinion piece, Heising cites President Obama’s support for the expansion of nuclear power in his first State of the Union address and underscores that “a strong jump-start from the government will be required” to “give [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chair Highlights Benefits of Nuclear Energy in Mississippi’s Clarion Ledger
In conjunction with his trip to Mississippi for Jackson State University’s “Nuclear Policy Forum,” CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore penned an op-ed for the Clarion Ledger, which was published on Saturday, January 23. In “Expansion of nuclear power generation will aid Miss,” Dr. Moore argues that the construction of a new reactor at Entergy’s Grand Gulf site in Port Gibson would have enormous job creation potential while helping to [read more]
CASEnergy Co-Chair featured in USA Today piece touting growing support for nuclear
USA Today’s Wendy Koch outlined the growing support for nuclear energy in her January 28th piece, “Is nuclear power the future? Obama calls for more plants.” Koch draws attention to Obama’s call for new nuclear in Wednesday’s State of the Union and cites additional support from Carol Browner, director of the White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy and Energy Secretary Steven Chu.
Koch discusses the CASEnergy [read more]
President Obama calls for new generation of safe, clean nuclear energy in State of the Union address
President Obama dedicated a portion of his State of the Union address to the nation’s energy future. He called for an increase in clean energy jobs and expressed his support for the creation of new nuclear power. Obama stated:
“Next, we need to encourage American innovation. Last year, we made the largest investment in basic research funding in history, an investment — an investment that could lead to the world’s [read more]
Coalition Support Grows Among Michigan State Legislators
CASEnergy is proud to announce that first-term Michigan State Representatives Douglas Geiss (D-Taylor), Joe Haveman (R-Holland), and Kevin Daley(R-Arcadia Twp) have become members of the Coalition, joining 24 of their colleagues in the state legislature who have already joined CASEnergy. With Michigan’s unemployment reaching record highs, these State Representatives recognize the potential nuclear has to help stimulate the state’s economy, providing high paying American jobs that can’t be shipped overseas. [read more]
Support for Nuclear Grows in Obama Administration
In recent weeks, prominent Obama Administration officials have offered public support for the important role clean and safe nuclear energy will play in securing the nation’s energy future.
Carol Browner, Director of the White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy, in an online video chat streamed live on Facebook and Whitehouse.gov on January 11, 2010: “The President believes that nuclear needs to be a part of our energy future. [read more]
Dr. Moore Touts Job Creation in Mississippi
CASEnergy Co-Chair Dr. Patrick Moore traveled to Mississippi to promote the value of nuclear power to the local community.
On Tuesday, January 19, Jackson State University (JSU) – a member of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) network – hosted a nuclear policy forum. Dr. Moore took part in a panel discussion on the job opportunities offered by nuclear power to an audience of over 120 students, faculty, and [read more]