Nuclear reactor approved in U.S. for first times Since 1978
By David Biello on February 9, 2012-
But no nuclear renaissance appears to be imminent, despite the go-ahead to build and operate two new reactors in Georgia
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 reactors designed by Westinghouse.
Nuclear Power in the USA
(Updated December 2018)
• The USA is the world's largest producer of nuclear power, accounting for more than 30% of worldwide nuclear generation of electricity.
• The country's nuclear reactors produced 805 billion kWh in 2017, 20% of total electrical output. There are two reactors under construction.
• Following a 30-year period in which few new reactors were built, it is expected that two more new units will come online soon after 2020, these resulting from 16 licence applications made since mid-2007 to build 24 new nuclear reactors.
• Government policy changes since the late 1990s have helped pave the way for significant growth in nuclear capacity.
• Some states have liberalized wholesale electricity markets, which makes the financing of capital-intensive power projects difficult, and coupled with lower gas prices since 2009, have put the economic viability of some existing reactors and proposed projects in doubt.
• The first zero-emission credit programmes have commenced, in New York, Illinois and New Jersey.
SOURCE- By David Biello-
thebigp wrote:
By David Biello on February 9, 2012-
But no nuclear renaissance appears to be imminent, despite the go-ahead to build and operate two new reactors in Georgia
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 reactors designed by Westinghouse.
Nuclear Power in the USA
(Updated December 2018)
• The USA is the world's largest producer of nuclear power, accounting for more than 30% of worldwide nuclear generation of electricity.
• The country's nuclear reactors produced 805 billion kWh in 2017, 20% of total electrical output. There are two reactors under construction.
• Following a 30-year period in which few new reactors were built, it is expected that two more new units will come online soon after 2020, these resulting from 16 licence applications made since mid-2007 to build 24 new nuclear reactors.
• Government policy changes since the late 1990s have helped pave the way for significant growth in nuclear capacity.
• Some states have liberalized wholesale electricity markets, which makes the financing of capital-intensive power projects difficult, and coupled with lower gas prices since 2009, have put the economic viability of some existing reactors and proposed projects in doubt.
• The first zero-emission credit programmes have commenced, in New York, Illinois and New Jersey.
SOURCE- By David Biello-
By David Biello on February 9, 2012- br But no nuc... (
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Interesting...I wonder what the ramifications will be. Is this country safe enough to build these?
Weasel
Loc: In the Great State Of Indiana!!
thebigp wrote:
By David Biello on February 9, 2012-
But no nuclear renaissance appears to be imminent, despite the go-ahead to build and operate two new reactors in Georgia
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 reactors designed by Westinghouse.
Nuclear Power in the USA
(Updated December 2018)
• The USA is the world's largest producer of nuclear power, accounting for more than 30% of worldwide nuclear generation of electricity.
• The country's nuclear reactors produced 805 billion kWh in 2017, 20% of total electrical output. There are two reactors under construction.
• Following a 30-year period in which few new reactors were built, it is expected that two more new units will come online soon after 2020, these resulting from 16 licence applications made since mid-2007 to build 24 new nuclear reactors.
• Government policy changes since the late 1990s have helped pave the way for significant growth in nuclear capacity.
• Some states have liberalized wholesale electricity markets, which makes the financing of capital-intensive power projects difficult, and coupled with lower gas prices since 2009, have put the economic viability of some existing reactors and proposed projects in doubt.
• The first zero-emission credit programmes have commenced, in New York, Illinois and New Jersey.
SOURCE- By David Biello-
By David Biello on February 9, 2012- br But no nuc... (
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We can only hope this is overturned.
Can we at least get a full and transparent report on the aftermath on Fukushima, Our Fisheries, and our dairy products?
thebigp wrote:
By David Biello on February 9, 2012-
But no nuclear renaissance appears to be imminent, despite the go-ahead to build and operate two new reactors in Georgia
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 reactors designed by Westinghouse.
Nuclear Power in the USA
(Updated December 2018)
• The USA is the world's largest producer of nuclear power, accounting for more than 30% of worldwide nuclear generation of electricity.
• The country's nuclear reactors produced 805 billion kWh in 2017, 20% of total electrical output. There are two reactors under construction.
• Following a 30-year period in which few new reactors were built, it is expected that two more new units will come online soon after 2020, these resulting from 16 licence applications made since mid-2007 to build 24 new nuclear reactors.
• Government policy changes since the late 1990s have helped pave the way for significant growth in nuclear capacity.
• Some states have liberalized wholesale electricity markets, which makes the financing of capital-intensive power projects difficult, and coupled with lower gas prices since 2009, have put the economic viability of some existing reactors and proposed projects in doubt.
• The first zero-emission credit programmes have commenced, in New York, Illinois and New Jersey.
SOURCE- By David Biello-
By David Biello on February 9, 2012- br But no nuc... (
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The Greenies should be pleased. This will save on Carbon Emissions.
Weasel
Loc: In the Great State Of Indiana!!
son of witless wrote:
The Greenies should be pleased. This will save on Carbon Emissions.
The Mark1 reactor is plagued with design problems.
In Fukushima, the biggest problem was caused by the decision to cool the reactors with sea water. Big Mistake.
Weasel wrote:
The Mark1 reactor is plagued with design problems.
In Fukushima, the biggest problem was caused by the decision to cool the reactors with sea water. Big Mistake.
I thought the sea water thing was a desperation move only.
son of witless wrote:
I thought the sea water thing was a desperation move only.
Yeah, I thought the same..
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