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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]
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 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]
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]
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]
CASEnergy Member James Tulenko Activates His Voice in Support of Nuclear in Florida
On October 24, the Miami Herald published an op-ed by CASEnergy member James Tulenko, director of the Florida Laboratory for Development of Advanced Nuclear Fuels and Materials at the University of Florida. In his op-ed Tulenko firmly states that the likelihood of a nuclear disaster happening in the U.S. is extremely unlikely. He writes:
“The reality is that while a loss-of-power incident can occur at our nuclear plants, the disastrous circumstances that led [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]
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]
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]
Jerry Paul Discusses Nuclear Energy in Op-Ed
Jerry Paul, a former Florida Rep. who served as principal deputy administrator of the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration, penned an op-ed for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, which ran over the weekend.
Throughout the op-ed Rep. Paul touted the benefits of nuclear energy for the country and reinforced that nuclear energy will always be part of our clean energy mix if we want to maintain our quality of life. He writes:
“About [read more]
CASEnergy Member Frank Stewart Discusses Jobs in Nuclear Energy on the Washington Informer News
CASEnergy Member and President of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) Frank Stewart was featured on the Washington Informer News program to discuss scholarship opportunities and encourage African-American students to pursue careers in the energy industry.
AABE was established 35 years ago to encourage involvement of African Americans in energy policy-making and serve as a resource for discussion of the economic, social and political impact energy [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 Member: Nuclear is “Best Bet” to Meet Clean Energy Needs
CASEnergy member Professor Joseph Comfort recently participated in a local Phoenix ABC segment, “Hear Me Out,” which examines two sides of a particular local issue. Prof. Comfort, who is a Professor of Physics at Arizona State University and was a charter member of the Department of Energy Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee, suggested the increased use of clean nuclear energy in response to the question: “What’s the best hope for [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]
The Future of Energy Is In Our Hands
By Hilda Pinnix-Ragland
Friday, July 22, 2011
With ongoing concerns about the economy, a sustainable U.S. energy policy is now more important than ever. The future of energy security in America depends on our ability to take ownership of our energy production. Central to this objective will be ensuring a diverse, domestic energy supply that is clean, cost-efficient, and reliable- and most importantly, it must be safe.
Events at [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]
