• November 30, 2016
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Vessel going into Vogtle Unit 3

• November 30, 2016
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Illinois Passes Future of Energy Jobs Bill

Last week the Illinois General Assembly’s House Energy Committee passed, by a vote of 9 to 1, the Future Energy Jobs Bill -known as SB 2814. The bill covers a number of energy issues, including its provisions assigning a value to both Clinton and Quad Cities Nuclear Plants for the economic and environmental benefits they […]

• November 10, 2016
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Veterans Day

Veterans Day doesn’t get the pomp and circumstance of other holidays. But every year on November 11, we take time to recognize those among us that were willing to give the ultimate sacrifice; the men and women who serve or have served in our armed forces. They are the veterans of the United States military. […]

• November 3, 2016
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Moniz: Eight Critical U.S. Nuclear Power Issues That Should Be Addressed Now

Recently U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz cited 8 critical concerns of U.S. nuclear power that need to be addressed within the next 5 years.  Moniz spoke at a 6-hour event at the Center for Strategic and International Studies titled “Nuclear Energy at a Crossroads”.  Moniz stressed that nuclear power’s future would be in jeopardy if […]

• November 1, 2016
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November Birthdays

Warmest wishes for a Happy Birthday to Doug Shaw, Mike Ward, Bill Trempus and John Patterson! We are so happy that you’re a part of our team! Happy Birthday and all the best to you in the year to come!

• October 25, 2016
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First class of Vogtle 3 & 4 operators pass NRC licensing exam

Georgia Power announced the latest milestone in the transition to operation of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 –  the members of the first training class of nuclear operators have passed the initial licensing exam by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The three-week testing process involved simulator testing, job performance measures and a written exam. The […]

• October 24, 2016
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The Nation’s Smallest Nuclear Power Plant will Permanently Shutdown

  Today, October 24, 2016, the nation’s smallest nuclear power plant will permanently shutdown. In June, 2016 the Omaha Public Power District’s (OPPD) board decided to shutdown Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant because it was no longer financially sustainable due to market conditions, the Clean Power Plan, and economies of scale. Market conditions were the major […]

• October 24, 2016
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Fishing Trip

Rick Fernandes and his son who just finished up 3 years of overseas deployment went fishing in Boston and they caught a 42” Stripped Bass and 2 Blue Fish.

• October 20, 2016
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First new US nuclear reactor in 20 years enters operation

The Tennessee Valley Authority’s 1,150-megawatt Watts Bar 2 reactor is officially online and producing electricity for to 650,000 homes and businesses. This makes Watts Bar the 100th nuclear reactor to operate in the United States, according to the Nuclear Energy Institute, and the first new reactor to open in 20 years

• October 19, 2016
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Kemper County Plant Produces Electricity

Mississippi Power’s Kemper County coal gasification power plant has finally produced electricity.  The plant will be a leader in providing clean, safe power and will have fewer sulfur dioxide, particulate and mercury emissions than traditional coal technology. The power, generated as part of the plant start-up process, was produced from a combination of syngas and […]