New Plants?

Critics left and right raise voices at Duke meet – The Charlotte Observer

May 12, 2011

Dueling protesters greeted Duke Energy shareholders Thursday at an annual meeting dominated by critics of the utility’s coal, nuclear and renewable energy policies.

Environmental groups seek delay in new U.S. nuclear plants – Reuters

April 6, 2011

An alliance of southeastern public interest groups on Wednesday asked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to suspend the fast-track approval process for the new Westinghouse AP1000 reactor.

Legal action vs Westinghouse reactor design – News Release by AP1000 Oversight Group

April 6, 2011

The Fukushima nuclear disaster has amplified a host of concerns about the reactor model chosen to lead a so-called U.S. nuclear renaissance. An alliance of public interest groups are calling for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to suspend its fast-track approval process until design problems are resolved and the lessons from Japan are fully and openly analyzed.

Absorbing the Nuclear Fallout – Op Ed, Charlotte Business Journal

March 25, 2011

It’s too early to know the impact of Japan’s emergency on public health and the industry. But new projects worldwide likely will be delayed as the events at Fukushima are analyzed, and changes are debated in plant design, regulation and emergency planning.

Critics question Shearon Harris emergency plans – ABC News

March 18, 2011

Progress Energy sends out safety information manuals annually to everyone living within ten miles of the Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant, but critics say if something goes wrong at the plant, not nearly enough thought has gone into keeping people safe.

Duke CEO’s Nuclear Colors – Hearing Highlights – Statement from NC WARN

March 16, 2011

Duke Energy’s Jim Rogers keeps talking a good game about pursuing “a mix” of electricity technologies, but yesterday’s hearing at the NC Utilities Commission again exposed that as a public relations facade.

Japanese Nuclear Crisis May Pose Troubles For Duke’s Plans – WFAE Radio Article

March 15, 2011

The unfolding nuclear plant crisis in Japan could pose significant problems for Duke Energy’s effort to build a new reactor near Gaffney, SC.

Duke Seeks $459 Million for Possible Nuclear Plant – Statement from NC WARN

March 1, 2011

Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers is now under an FBI investigation for allegedly seeking to ensure his customers absorb massive cost overruns at a power plant construction project.

NC voters reject rate hike bill, poll says – News Release by Consumers Against Rate Hikes

February 23, 2011

A new poll shows that 70% of voters across North Carolina firmly reject a proposal to make it easier for Duke Energy and Progress Energy to build new nuclear power plants.

Large Power Plants Sit Idle in North Carolina while Duke Wants to Raise Rates to Build New Ones – News Release by NC WARN

February 16, 2011

Duke Energy has a hefty surplus of generation capacity; it should promptly retire at least one newer coal-burning plant and stop trying to build nuclear reactors.
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