January, 2010

“But to create more of these clean energy jobs, we need more production, more efficiency, more incentives. That means building a new generation of safe, clean nuclear power plants in this country…..And yes, it means passing a comprehensive energy and climate bill with incentives that will...

By Anne Lauvergeon, CEO of AREVA and Jim Rogers, CEO of Duke Energy This originally appeared in today’s issue of The Energy Daily. A "meaningful agreement." President Obama refused to take no for an answer as he negotiated with world leaders during the recent UN climate conference in...

In the January edition of Electroindustry—a publication from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association—AREVA Inc. CEO Jacques Besnainou discusses how changes in renewable energy and grid standards are an essential part of transforming the U.S. energy sector. “But, while everyone agrees the outcome...

We think these are a very good series of questions… and are proud to among the companies and organizations asking them. ...read more

Anne Lauvergeon, CEO of AREVA, answers some very important questions about AREVA, the company’s strategy, the EPR™ reactor, and the potential of the nuclear energy industry. AREVA was not selected for the UAE reactor bid. What lessons do you draw from this decision? It was bad news. When we decide to...

Great post from Robert at ProNuclear Democrats Blog… go read the whole thing, but here’s a snippet: I heard the USS Carl Vinson is being sent to Port-au-Prince to supply humanitarian aid and fresh water. The desalination capabilities of the aircraft carrier was briefly mentioned but no other...

A Quick Survey of What’s in the Works for AREVA’s Advanced Reactor Technologies Today as part of an on-going dialogue with bloggers and other parties also very interested in nuclear, the AREVA North America Blog had a very informative chat with Finis Southworth, chief technology officer of AREVA’s U...

AREVA Biomass Facility By Katherine Berezowskyj What does a recipe for sugar, rice and eucalyptus make?  Not a new culinary dish, but several hundred megawatts of reliable, affordable renewable energy.  In fact, sugar cane bagasse (stalks, husks, etc.), rice husks, and eucalyptus branches and leaves...

Thomas Friedman wrote in a Jan. 9 op-ed on why the United States should invest and develop “Energy Technology” (ET) now. If not, America’s technology, businesses, and infrastructure could be left behind as China’s makes a “green leap forward.” Here’s what he wrote: “We are either going to put in place...

Yesterday, Carol Browner, the White House energy and climate advisor, held an online chat where she discussed energy independence, a new generation of clean energy jobs, and the need for comprehensive energy legislation. The White House posted the live footage of the chat on its blog. Browner outlines...

By Jarret Adams The Jan. 7 online edition of the New York Times featured an exchange between columnists Gail Collins and David Brooks that would bring a smile to face of anyone who follows the news we cover here regularly. In the publication’s Opinionator space, liberal columnist Gail Collins declares...

And more news about the need for both nuclear energy and renewables, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer “wants more nuclear power for in state.” According to the Associated Press, Brewer said Tuesday that “the state should include more nuclear power plants in its energy portfolio while cutting taxes and government...

An op-ed by AREVA North America CEO Jacques Besnainou that appeared in yesterday’s Tri-City Herald (Wash.). ...read more

Here is a great video on the M5000, AREVA Multibrid’s 5 Megawatt offshore wind turbine. AREVA has installed six of these wind-powered giants in the North Sea as part of the Alpha Ventus project. More information on the Alpha Ventus project is available here. And while on YouTube, be sure to look at...

A recent report from the National Center for Policy Analysis examines the growing demand for U.S. energy needs and the requirements that this energy comes from a renewable or carbon-free source.  The National Center for Policy Analysis finds in its report that “to meet this growing demand nuclear energy...

By Katherine Berezowskyj Last week, AREVA and Fresno Nuclear Energy Group (FNEG), LLC announced that they have signed a Letter of Intent to formalize their work together in the development of a nuclear power plant project for the Fresno, California area. This Letter of Intent means that AREVA and Fresno...