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Our Nuclear Future: Cheaper, Smaller Reactors
A new type of nuclear reactor—smaller than a rail car and one-tenth the cost of a big plant—is emerging as a contender to reshape the nation's resurgent nuclear power industry. For utilities, a small reactor has several advantages, starting with cost. One of the biggest attractions, however, is that utilities could start with a few reactors and add more as needed. Full Article.
Entergy Files Plan to Catch Up on Nuclear Decommissioning Funds
Entergy Corp. is $236 million behind in its investments to pay for the eventual shutdown of its two nuclear plants in LA & wants to increase rates so that customers can make up the shortfall. Full Article.
Landfill Gas to Power 2 Industrial Plants
An innovative deal between East Baton Rouge Parish government and Baton Rouge Renewable Energy LLC will turn landfill gas into power for two local industrial plants, and generate $33 million in revenue for the city-parish over 20 years. Full Article.
Smart Grid 101 – Slide Show
This BusinessWeek slide show provides an interesting slant on how the Smart Grid will help businesses and individuals save on utility usage and costs. Worth viewing. Full Article.
Who Will Foot the Bill For Smart Grid Technology?
The smart grid is a revamp of our system that distributes energy. If done right, the revamp will cut bills & reduce consumption. There’s just one question: Who will pay for it? Full Story
Smart Grid & What It Means To U.S.
Great article about “Smart Grid” technology which provides video clips from industry experts, who call it the biggest new technology since the Internet and think it will be bigger than the Internet revolution. Full Article.
