Wed, Feb 15, 2012
We’ve seen a couple very solid blog posts that we recommend reading. First, see “Ending the Nuclear Drought” from the Progressive Policy Institute think tank. America’s long nuclear energy drought is officially over. For the first time in 33 years, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved a construction and operating license for a new […]
Sat, Feb 11, 2012
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to publicly thank Rep. Jeanie Riddle for filing HB1316, the site permit legislation, which could lead to the construction of a second nuclear power plant in Missouri. I worked for 10 years on the first nuclear plant at Callaway. I know first-hand the importance of a nuclear plant […]
Fri, Feb 10, 2012
Jason Parisi ’15 is passionate about energy issues. He is so passionate that he’s currently writing a book on energy in North Korea and China. When asked a question about the technical nuances of the global nuclear energy debate, Parisi nods, says “OK,” and commences to explain thoroughly. On Thursday, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission […]
Thu, Feb 9, 2012
Years of shifting and smoothing Georgia red clay paid off today, as the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) voted to allow construction of two new nuclear reactors (pdf) at the Plant Vogtle nuclear power station near Augusta. Atlanta–based utility giant Southern Co. will soon have permission to complete construction and operate two AP1000 type nuclear […]
Tue, Jan 31, 2012
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon enthusiastically endorsed plans Tuesday for a new Midwestern oil pipeline, emphasizing its potential for thousands of construction jobs while drawing a contrast with President Barack Obama’s recent rejection of a separate cross-country pipeline. Nixon embraced plans by Enbridge Inc. to build a new 600-mile pipeline from Flanagan, Ill., to Cushing, Okla., […]
Tue, Jan 17, 2012
Achieving energy security is among our nation’s most pressing requirements in this still-young century. I believe that America must employ a more strategic national energy policy if it is to overcome the many complex energy challenges that will so heavily influence its economic and national security. While our continued dependence on foreign sources of oil […]
