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nuclear power


The POWER Interview: Making the U.S. Nuclear Industry Great Again

There are many reasons to be optimistic about the prospects for nuclear energy. As a carbon-free energy source, it is a great option for power generation in a world trying…


Palisades Nuclear Power Plant May Get a Second Chance with Holtec-Wolverine Agreement

Holtec International, a diversified energy technology company, and Wolverine Power Cooperative, a not-for-profit power generation cooperative based in Michigan, announced that they have entered into a long-term agreement that will…


Planning Is Key to Successful Nuclear Refueling Outages

U.S. nuclear power plants typically refuel every 18 to 24 months. Refueling outages normally occur in the spring and fall of the year when demand for electricity is at its…


Judge Rejects Lawsuit Challenging California Nuclear Plant's Operations

A California judge rejected a lawsuit from an environmental group seeking to keep Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) from extending the operating life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant.…


Westinghouse Will Supply Nuclear Fuel for Russian-Designed Reactors in Slovakia

Westinghouse Electric Company signed a long-term agreement with Slovenské elektrárne to license and supply VVER-440 fuel assemblies to its nuclear power plants in Slovakia. Westinghouse said the agreement “supports Slovakia’s…