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American support for the use of nuclear power has inched up to 62%, establishing a new high;28% now strongly favor its use - Edited by Linton Levy - A majority of Americans have typically favored using nuclear power to provide electricity for the United States since Gallup began polling this topic in 1994. Support has climbed in the last two years, and has nw passed 60% for the first time. In addition, 28% of Americans now say they "strongly favor" nuclear power, also the highest Gallup has measured since the topic was researched in 1994. ...(read more)

Results reinforce AREVA offers and solutions for nuclear spent fuel management - By Stephen Heiser - Working in collaboration with TNS Sofres, AREVA has conducted a survey in seven countries to gain a clearer understanding of perceptions about spent nuclear fuel. ...(read more)

The AP1000 reactor model was designed by Westinghouse Electric Company in the United States, which SNPTC selected to help build China's new-generation nuclear reactors - Edited by April Murelio - According to a report in The Beijing Times, the world's first generation III AP1000 reactor, the Sanmen nuclear power plant in east China's Zhejiang province, will be put into use by 2013, said Wang Binghua, chairman of the State Nuclear Power Technology Corp. (SNPTC). ...(read more)

I believe our two commissions – and the hard-working staffs of both of our agencies – can take pride in the open and collaborative working relationship we’ve developed over the last few years - Source NRC - Good afternoon. I want to first welcome our colleagues from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This is the fourth time our two commissions have met jointly to discuss issues important to both of our respective agencies. During today’s meeting, we will discuss our past work and our future plans on several issues, including grid reliability activities affecting nuclear power plants, cyber security, and planning for new reactors ...(read more)

The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms. Robin Sanders, who made the pledge in Abuja at a meeting of the Forum of Nuclear Regulatory Bodies in Africa, said that the US would render the assistance through the International Atomic Energy Agency, working with the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority and Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission - Edited by April Murelio - According to Nigerian news reports, the United States of America has pledged to assist Nigeria and other African countries interested in generating electricity from nuclear sources. ...(read more)

From extreme hot to extreme cold, weather patterns are way out of the norm.

“We used to speak of economies of scale, but a new generation of nuclear power plants will bring economies of small,” said Surina. “Nuclear power plants that utilize modular, scalable reactors will be easier to finance, easier to build and can play a major role in efforts to mitigate global climate change.” - By Stephen Heiser - "Driven by technological advances, nuclear power entrepreneurs are responding vigorously to the global need for alternatives to coal- and gas-fired plants to meet future energy demand," said John "Jay" Surina, chief financial officer of NuScale Power. ...(read more)

The change is intended to better reflect the company’s scale as one of the largest and cleanest energy providers in the country, its diverse scope of operations across 28 states and Canada, and its forward-thinking, innovative approach to providing energy-related solutions for customers - By Linton Levy - FPL Group, Inc. HAS announced a proposal to amend its Restated Articles of Incorporation to change its name to NextEra Energy, Inc. The amendment has been approved by the FPL Group Board of Directors and is being submitted to shareholders for approval at the company’s Annual Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on May 21, 2010 ...(read more)

According to Hudi Hastowo of the National Nuclear Energy Agency of the Republic Indonesia, the country has done extensive preparatory work on most infrastructure issues that would allow it to introduce nuclear power - Edited by April Murelio - According to a report in The Jakarta Post, a panel of nuclear experts contend that nuclear electric power could benefit Indonesia in the future if handled correctly through complete understanding of regulations, team diligence and knowledge of plant equipment, operations and maintenance. ...(read more)

"The NRC continually reviews the performance of San Onofre and the nation's other commercial nuclear power facilities," said NRC Region IV Administrator Elmo Collins - Source NRC - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will hold a public meeting in Dana Point, Calif., on March 24, to discuss the agency's assessment of safety performance for last year at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONG). ...(read more)

As you know, the world is witnessing a resurgence of interest in nuclear power. The IAEA has projects on introducing nuclear power with no fewer than fifty-eight of our Member States. We expect between 10 and 25 new countries to bring their first nuclear power plants on-line by 2030. These are momentous changes - By IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano - Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure for me to open this IAEA Conference on Human Resource Development for Introducing and Expanding Nuclear Power Programmes. I am very grateful to the Government of the United Arab Emirates for hosting this important event. ...(read more)

As we mentioned in last week's newsletter, the Nuclear Street crew had a great time at the Waste Management 2010 show in Phoenix. It took a little while to get all of the photos cleaned up, sized, tagged, and posted, but they are all done now! You can see them here: http://nuclearstreet.com/photos/waste_management_2010_in_phoenix_-_click_here_for_more_pics/default.aspx If you don't get our newsletter you can sign up here: http://nuclearstreet.com/ halfway down the center of the page. ...(read more)

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Using Oniqua Analytics Suite, utility company reduces spares inventory by 50 percent; increases delivery in-full, on-time by 25 percent; decreases late deliveries of strategic inventory by 23 percent.

Change management consultants, Reliable Manufacturing, have helped the Chevron refinery in Pembroke to establish a sustainable reliability programme through their Operations Excellence Master Classes.

Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands of fall protection equipment, has been named the 2009 Red Wing Manufacturer of the Year by the Red Wing (Minnesota) Chamber of Commerce.

March, 2010 (Toronto, ON) - The Clean 15 Series today announced that it will collaborate with Canadian Business Journal and its strategic partners Yet2.com, Fogler , Rubinoff LLP and OCETA to launch the second "Clean 15" Canadian clean technology competition.

npower agrees new three-year title sponsorship with the Football League

Although there is no need to fear using electricity, people should respect its power and understand how to handle it without being burned or otherwise injured or killed.