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Connecticut regulators revise zero-carbon RFP
Connecticut regulators revise zero-carbon RFP
Dominion Energy has welcomed a decision by Connecticut regulators to redefine the "at risk" time period in its request for proposals for zero carbon resources, issued on 31 July.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 2 August 2018
Nuclear key to Ontario prosperity
Nuclear key to Ontario prosperity
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has called on the leaders of the Canadian province to leverage its nuclear sector as part of a blueprint to help keep Ontario "open for business".
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 1 August 2018
UK reports on radwaste management and disposal
UK reports on radwaste management and disposal
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has unveiled its single radioactive waste strategy and the BEIS parliamentary select committee has reported on national policy statement for geological disposal.
Waste & Recycling · Tuesday, 31 July 2018
Costs will dictate future of UK nuclear, says university
Costs will dictate future of UK nuclear, says university
Nuclear energy will be essential if the UK is to meet its greenhouse gas emission targets, a new briefing paper from Imperial College London concludes, but says the cost of new nuclear power plants needs to be reduced.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 31 July 2018
IAEA assesses Saudi nuclear infrastructure development
IAEA assesses Saudi nuclear infrastructure development
The International Atomic Energy Agency has completed a mission to Saudi Arabia to assess its development of the infrastructure required for a nuclear power programme.
Regulation & Safety · Tuesday, 31 July 2018
Nuclear still UK’s main low-carbon power source
Nuclear still UK’s main low-carbon power source
Official statistics confirm nuclear as the largest source of low-carbon electricity in the UK, contributing 20.8% of all electricity generated last year, which was broadly stable on 2016 when it accounted for 21.1%.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 26 July 2018
Korea relies on nuclear to cope with heat wave
Korea relies on nuclear to cope with heat wave
Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) has decided to restart Hanbit 3 and Hanul 2 in the second and third week of August in order to meet growing demand for electricity as the summer heat wave continues.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 23 July 2018
Austrian case against Hinkley Point C aid rejected
Austrian case against Hinkley Point C aid rejected
The General Court of the European Union today dismissed a lawsuit filed by Austria, supported by Luxembourg, against the European Commission's approval of state aid for the planned Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in the UK.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 12 July 2018
UK's post-Brexit nuclear plans face scrutiny
UK's post-Brexit nuclear plans face scrutiny
The UK government has launched a consultation on draft regulations that aim to enable a domestic nuclear safeguards regime following the UK's withdrawal from Euratom as part of its departure from the European Union.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 12 July 2018
Plasma plant starts operations in Bulgaria
Plasma plant starts operations in Bulgaria
A plasma melting facility at Bulgaria's Kozloduy nuclear power plant has started operations, heralding a breakthrough in nuclear waste disposal to boost the decommissioning process.
Waste & Recycling · Tuesday, 10 July 2018
First partner announced for New Brunswick SMR project
First partner announced for New Brunswick SMR project
The New Brunswick Energy Solutions Corporation yesterday announced Advanced Reactor Concepts as its first partner in a nuclear research cluster that will work on R&D of SMR technology in the Canadian province.
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 10 July 2018
Think-tanks call for states to adopt Clean Energy Standards
Think-tanks call for states to adopt Clean Energy Standards
US states could set far more ambitious decarbonisation targets according to a new joint report by the Breakthrough Institute and Third Way think-tanks.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 6 July 2018
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