An Alternative to Uranium
Thorium has been shopped around to renewable energy groups as a valid alternative to both nuclear power and a way to curb CO2 production. Thorium is a common metal often found while mining rare earths...
View ArticleAn All-of-the-Above* Energy Policy
Policymakers frequently tout their support for an all-of-the-above approach to energy generation, yet somehow nuclear energy largely seems to disappear from that conversation in any meaningful way. And...
View ArticleThorium’s Potential to Deliver Safer, Cleaner and Cheaper Energy
Nuclear energy promised to generate low-cost electricity safely, with fewer environmental and health problems from air and water pollution than fossil-fueled power plants. For a number of reasons, that...
View ArticleYucca Mountain Now Deemed Safe
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission recently found that the nuclear waste disposal site meets the commission’s requirements. According to the long waited and held-up-in-court report from the commission,...
View ArticleDOE Dedicates $12.5 Billion to Nuclear Energy
The Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office will make $12.5 billion in loan guarantees available for Advanced Nuclear Energy Projects, according to a press release posted this morning. “With $40...
View ArticleEvolving Energy Infrastructure — Energy Battles Looming at Home
The electrical utilities industry is one that has always been regarded by economists as unique, with its most defining aspect being competition. There is little to none. However, economists have always...
View ArticleA Bumpy Ride for Germany’s Green Energy
The aim of the German Energiewende (also known as Germany’s Energy Transition) is to decarbonize the energy supply by increasing access to renewable energy and improving energy efficiency. A key part...
View ArticleMurkowski Outlines Senate Energy Plan
In the GOP weekly address, Sen. Murkowski describes the Energy Policy Modernization Act, which includes liquid natural gas (LNG) exports. Looks like it is still on the Senate calendar this...
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