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Watchdog Group: Sun is Setting on Nuclear Power in NC – Public News Service
Solar and nuclear power now cost about the same to generate, at least in North Carolina. That’s according to a study conducted by NC WARN, a nonprofit focusing on climate protection. The group’s new report finds that solar and nuclear power production costs are at about 16 cents per kilowatt hour.
Wind energy can power much of East Coast, study says – McClatchy Newspapers
The strong winds off the Atlantic Ocean could become a cost-effective way to power much of the East Coast — especially North and South Carolina, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Virginia, a new study released Tuesday says.
Executive Director, Jim Warren, Interviewed on UNC-TV
Jim Warren was interviewed on NC Now – a program broadcast statewide on public television, UNC-TV – on NC WARN’s current focus to increase energy efficiency and adopt renewable energy sources in North Carolina.
Solar becomes more competitive than nuclear in North Carolina – Nuclear Energy Insider
Solar photovoltaic system costs have fallen steadily for decades. They are projected to fall even farther over the next 10 years. Meanwhile, projected costs for construction of new nuclear plants have risen steadily over the last decade, and they continue to rise, said a report on behalf of NC Warn …
Nuclear Energy Loses Cost Advantage – The New York Times
In a “historic crossover,” the costs of solar photovoltaic systems have declined to the point where they are lower than the rising projected costs of new nuclear plants.
Solar is Cheaper Than Nuclear, Report Says – The News & Observer
NC WARN issued a report this morning that contends that electricity from solar power already is cheaper than electricity generated by new nuclear and will be cheaper still in the future.
Solar and Nuclear Costs – The Historic Crossover – A Report by Dr. John Blackburn
Solar Energy is Now the Better Buy
by Dr. John O. Blackburn
News Release 7-8-10
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Letter to Governor Perdue
The News and Observer, 7/8/10
The New York Times, 7/26/10
Duke Energy’s solar effort clouding growth? – The Charlotte Business Journal
Developers, contractors and renewable-energy advocates see Duke Energy Carolinas putting the squeeze on the local solar industry.
A Banner Year for Wind Power – The New York Times
A record 10,010 megawatts of new wind capacity was installed in the United States last year, according to an industry group’s report.