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• Paris hosts International Conference On Simpler Access To Civil Nuclear Power

  French President Nicolas Sarkozy called on experienced developed countries and related international organizations to provide financial and technological aid to boost the global expansion of nuclear energy - By Chris Smith - France this week hosted The International Conference On Access To Civil Nuclear Energy, an international conference on peaceful use of nuclear energy in Paris, where representatives from about 60 countries debated on how to simplify the access to nuclear energy and to safeguard the utility of nuclear power from military deviation. ... Posted Mar 10 2010, 08:58 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Obama, France, ENERGY, nuclear, power, remarks, Sarkozy, paris, Nicolas Sarkozy, poneman, International Conference On Access To Civil Nuclear Energy, danial poneman

• Deputy Energy Secretary Poneman At The International Conference On Access To Civil Nuclear Energy

  Nuclear energy has a vital role to play in our low-carbon future. President Obama has said that “we must harness the power of nuclear energy on behalf of our efforts to combat climate change, and to advance peace and opportunity for all people - Edited by Linton Levy - U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman addressed the plenary session at the International Conference on Access to Civil Nuclear Energy in Paris, France. His remarks as prepared for delivery are below: ... Posted Mar 10 2010, 08:50 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Obama, France, ENERGY, nuclear, power, remarks, Sarkozy, paris, poneman, International Conference On Access To Civil Nuclear Energy, danial poneman

• Building Trades Say Nuclear Plant Construction Will Create Jobs

  Obama said on the campaign trail and reiterated in his State of the Union address that nuclear power should be part of the mix that helps march the U.S. towards lesser dependence on imported foreign oil - By Press Associates, Inc - For the nation’s construction unions, President Barack Obama’s announcement of $8.3 billion in federal loan guarantees to speed the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Georgia means one thing: Jobs. ... Posted Feb 23 2010, 08:37 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Obama, construction, ENERGY, nuclear, power, loan guarantee, trade, new build, unions

• NNSA Participates In American Association For The Advancement Of Science Meeting

  “This is an excellent opportunity for the talented individuals who comprise the nuclear security enterprise to showcase their work to a national and international audience,” - By Stephen Heiser - Researchers, scientists, physicists and engineers from across the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) enterprise presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting in San Diego, Calif. ... Posted Feb 23 2010, 08:30 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: National Nuclear Security Administration , Obama, meeting, ENERGY, nuclear, power, fusion, AAAS, NIF, National Ignition Facility, Sandia, NNSA, fission, los alamos, lawrence livermore, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak

• With Loan Guarantees, Obama Looks To Nuclear Power For Jobs

  One year after signing the economic recovery bill, the president faces sharp criticism from Republicans over the lack of progress in job creation. Transcript of radio broadcast: - Edited by Linton Levy - According to a VOA Special English Economics Report, it has been one year since President Obama signed the economic recovery bill aimed at pulling the country out of recession. The new bill promised jobs -- including many in the nuclear energy industry. ... Posted Feb 22 2010, 08:50 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Obama, jobs, Southern Company, Vogtle, ENERGY, nuclear, power, loan guarantee, obama administration

• NAM Says Nuclear Plant Federal Loan Guarantee Will Create JobsAnd U.S. Manufacturing And Economy

  Manufacturers support a robust nuclear power industry because it is a reliable low-cost, clean energy that supports a sustainable growth agenda and helps manufacturers compete globally - Edited by Linton Levy - Following the announcement by President Obama and the U.S. Department of Energy to issue federal loan guarantees for two new nuclear reactors, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President John Engler issued the following statement: ... Posted Feb 22 2010, 08:50 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Obama, jobs, ENERGY, nuclear, power, president, loan guarantee, economy, obama administration, NAM, National Association of Manufacturers, John Engler

• Senator Voinovich On President Obama’s Advancement Of Nuclear Power

  “Our country needs nuclear power – the jobs, the energy security, and the environmental benefits it provides. I like to tell people, nuclear is a three-fer: without it, we will not be able to provide the reliable, base-load electricity our country demands... Posted Feb 19 2010, 08:10 AM by steveheiser with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Westinghouse, AP1000, Obama, Shaw, Southern Company, Vogtle, Senator George V. Voinovich, loan guarantee, CEO, bernhard, statement, new build, obama administration, voinovich, announcement

• Westinghouse Statement Regarding Issuance of Conditional Loan Guarantees for New Nuclear Construction

  This action is one that will produce many long-term benefits. It will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, it will further move the United States toward energy independence, and it will increase the amount of non-polluting electricity generated in the United States - Edited by April Murelio - The following statement is attributable to Dr. Aris S. Candris, President and CEO of Westinghouse Electric Company. Westinghouse and its consortium team member The Shaw Group, are under contract to provide two of Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear power plants at Southern's Vogtle site in Georgia. ... Posted Feb 18 2010, 08:55 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Westinghouse, AP1000, Obama, Shaw, Southern Company, Vogtle, loan guarantee, CEO, bernhard, new build, obama administration, announcement

• Shaw CEO Participates In Presidential Announcement of Nuclear Power Federal Loan Guarantee

  “We congratulate Southern Company on this achievement and for its leadership role in the nuclear industry” - By Linton Levy - J.M. Bernhard Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer of The Shaw Group Inc., was in attendance when President Barack Obama announced the first conditional federal loan guarantee for new nuclear plant construction. President Obama, along with Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, announced that Southern Company was awarded the guarantee for Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Burke County, Ga. ... Posted Feb 17 2010, 08:55 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Westinghouse, AP1000, Obama, Shaw, Southern Company, Vogtle, loan guarantee, CEO, bernhard, new build, obama administration, announcement

• President Obama Officially Announces Nuclear Loan Guarantees

  New reactors are to be part of a Southern Company expansion of an existing nuclear facility near Augusta, Georgia - By Stephen Heiser - President Obama finally announced $8.3 billion in loan guarantees today for two nuclear reactors to be built at Plant Vogtle in Burke County, Georgia. The nuclear industry has been abuzz about the pending announcement for weeks. This annoucement follows on the heels of the President's support for nuclear power in his State of the Union address. ... Posted Feb 16 2010, 12:42 PM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Obama, Southern Company, loan guarantee, new build, obama administration, announcement

• Southern Company Gets DOE Support For First U.S. Nuclear Power Plants In 30 years

  "We are honored by the administration's confidence in our ability to build the nation's first new nuclear power plant in more than three decades," said Southern Company CEO David Ratcliffe - By Linton Levy - Southern Company today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has offered its subsidiary Georgia Power a conditional commitment for loan guarantees for the construction of the nation's first nuclear power units in more than 30 years, a move designed to help spur a renaissance in America's nuclear industry. ... Posted Feb 16 2010, 12:30 PM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, DOE, Obama, Southern Company, Vogtle, loan guarantee, new build, obama administration, announcement

• Recognition Of Nuclear Power In State of the Union Speech Stems From Its Proven Value

  “The nuclear energy industry pledges to work with President Obama and Congress to enact policies that stimulate the expeditious development of clean-energy technologies, including new nuclear energy facilities, to help meet these challenges.” - By Linton Levy - Nuclear Energy Institute President and Chief Executive Officer Marvin Fertel made the following comment in reaction to President Obama’s reference to nuclear energy in the State of the Union address to Congress. ... Posted Jan 29 2010, 08:55 AM by steveheiser with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Obama, NEI, ENERGY, nuclear, power, nuclear energy institute, state of the union, obama administration

• U.S. Government Nuclear Loan Guarantees Could Come Soon

  DOE and federal government loans to boost nuclear industry seen soon - Edited by April Murelio - According to a report by Reuters, the Obama administration is poised to announce loan guarantees to help kick-start the country's nuclear power industry, which hasn't built a new plant in more than 30 years. ... Posted Dec 29 2009, 08:32 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: DOE, Obama, investment, NEI, ENERGY, nuclear, power, department of energy, loan guarantee, loan, guarantee

• At White House Meeting, Duke Energy CEO Says Legislation Key To Creating Jobs

  country needs major investments in new energy technologies, including clean coal, advanced nuclear, wind, solar, smart grid and energy efficiency - By Mark McFadden - At a White House meeting with President Obama, Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers said: "Passing climate change legislation will give us... Posted Dec 14 2009, 08:42 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Obama, investment, jobs, Duke, nuclear, climate, Duke energy, white house, legilsation, CEO Jim Rogers

• NNSA Launches Second Blog To Highlight Administrator’s Work At Next Generation Safeguards Meeting In Japan

  The meetings have brought together safeguards and nonproliferation experts from 19 countries - By Linton Levy - The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has launched its second travel blog, allowing online visitors to follow NNSA Administrator Thomas D’Agostino and receive updates from... Posted Oct 28 2009, 08:15 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: National Nuclear Security Administration , Obama, meeting, Japan, blog, NNSA, D'agostino