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Georgia reactor design still drawing criticism – Chattanooga Times Free Press
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Statement by Executive Director Jim Warren
Will Duke-Progress merger advance nuclear goals? – Facing South
By Sue Sturgis Two North Carolina-based electric utilities plan to merge, creating a company that will surpass the Southern Co. as the nation’s largest power provider. Duke Energy of Charlotte intends to buy Progress Energy of Raleigh in a $13.7 billion all-stock deal. The new company — which would have …