Southern Company presses NRC for expedited license amendment to avoid further slippage at Vogtle, construction of “nuclear island” not yet underway.
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Big News! White House Hedging on Nuclear Loans!
This is big. The $8.3 Billion taxpayer loan for construction of two new reactors at the Vogtle site in Georgia, the centerpiece of the Obama Administration’s support for the “nuclear renaissance,” may be blocked–by the Obama Administration.
SC nuclear project likely hinges on NORTH Carolina approval – News release by NC WARN
This Friday, the NRC is expected to approve a Construction and Operating License for two Westinghouse AP1000 reactors at the VC Summer nuclear plant in South Carolina. The project, being developed by South Carolina Electric & Gas, is likely to hinge on Duke Energy and/or Progress Energy buying into it after a COL is issued.
Problems mount at nuclear construction in Georgia – News Release by NC WARN
Who gets soaked? Taxpayer loan guarantees pending as contractors begin feeding frenzy on cost overruns due to long-standing and new design problems.
Groups: Southern Company Does Not Have Real “Skin in the Game” if Vogtle Reactor Loan Guarantee Defaults
Industry group spreading falsehoods about viability of controversial nuclear project.
Cost Overruns Hit another Nuclear Construction Project – This one in South Carolina, Press Release by NC WARN
A second U.S. nuclear power construction project is expected to receive a license within weeks, but a new document shows that the majority owner and contractors are arguing over who should pay the extra costs of at least 11 changes totaling over $380 million for two Westinghouse AP1000 reactors.
NC WARN, allies sue NRC over new reactors
With more than 15 times the Solyndra loan guarantee on the line, U.S. taxpayers being kept in the dark about huge Vogtle risks; nine groups cite NRC law violation in going to court to block Vogtle licensing.
Listen to Jim Warren’s comments during a short audio clip from Atlanta public radio.
US groups file suit to block new Southern Vogtle reactors – Reuters
Groups sue to stop Vogtle expansion project – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Motion to stop Vogtle construction – with Dr. Makhijani’s analysis
Nuclear agency approves first nuclear reactors since 1978 – USA Today
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the nation’s first nuclear power plant in a generation on Thursday, clearing the way for Atlanta-based Southern Co. to build two reactors at its Plant Vogtle site near Augusta.
NRC License for New Vogtle Reactors Will be Opposed in Federal Court, Suspension of Construction at Georgia Site to be Sought – Release by NC WARN, Other Groups
9 Groups Contend That NRC Is Failing to Fully Consider Fukushima Lessons Before Issuing a Final License to Construct and Operate Two New Nuclear Reactors
New Nuclear in Georgia is Harming Climate Protection Despite Industry’s Key Claim – News Release from NC WARN
As the nuclear industry plans to celebrate the NRC’s upcoming approval of construction licenses for two Westinghouse reactors, which Georgia Power is already building at Plant Vogtle, NC WARN urges the news media to scrutinize a top industry talking point: that nuclear will help with climate change by replacing coal power.