Jim Warren

Nuclear goals stoked by Duke-Progress merger – The News & Observer

January 16, 2011

The merger between Duke Energy and Progress Energy makes it likelier that a new nuclear reactor would be built in the Carolinas in the next 10 years. It also means that customers could pay higher bills almost immediately to get a reactor built.

Slamming the Door on Climate Confusionists – 2010 Wettest, Hottest Year – The New York Times

January 12, 2011

New government figures for the global climate show that 2010 was the wettest year in the historical record, and it tied 2005 as the hottest year since record-keeping began in 1880.

Georgia reactor design still drawing criticism – Chattanooga Times Free Press

January 11, 2011

Arnold Gundersen, a former nuclear industry executive, said the proposed Westinghouse reactor design — known as the AP1000 — is more susceptible than today’s reactors to cracks and holes which have shown up in at least 40 currently operating plants.

Duke Energy-Progress Energy behemoth covets nuclear power amid soaring costs – St. Petersburg Times

January 11, 2011

Duke Energy’s purchase of Progress Energy not only creates the nation’s biggest electricity provider, but it also combines two fans of nuclear power that are eager for more.

Reaction to merger – The News & Observer

January 11, 2011

Rogers has a chance now to move ahead. He could be heroic in terms of cutting greenhouse emissions and helping avert what the scientists are calling an ‘extreme crisis’ with climate change.

Duke, Progress to merge this year – The Herald Sun

January 11, 2011

Duke Energy and Progress Energy, the two power companies that serve the Triangle, intend to merge late this year if their shareholders and regulators from state and federal governments approve.

Duke Energy makes power play – The Charlotte Observer

January 10, 2011

Duke Energy and Progress Energy will announce a merger Monday that will base the combined N.C. power companies in Charlotte and make it the nation’s biggest electric utility with 7.1 million customers.

Duke-Progress merger could create another powerhouse utility- Sun Sentinel

January 10, 2011

Duke Energy and Progress Energy announced plans today to merge and create the nation’s largest power company with 7.1 million customers in six states.

Reactor Flaws Neglected as Regulators Rush to License New Nuclear Plants – News Release by AP1000 Oversight Group

January 10, 2011

Despite the discovery of a continuing series of cracks and holes in protective structures at the nation’s nuclear power plants, federal regulators are bowing to industry pressure and forging ahead to approve new nukes.

Duke Energy to Buy Progress – Statement by NC WARN

January 10, 2011

Statement by Executive Director Jim Warren