What nuclear power in the United States tells us about the Coalition's controversial energy policy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What nuclear power in the United States tells us about the Coalition's controversial energy policy

ABC  

As day dawns in the southern US state of Georgia, the first sunlight breaks through steam clouds billowing from the giant Alvin W. Vogtle nuclear plant. "Thank you for your service to our nation in providing this arsenal of clean power," Energy Department Secretary Jennifer Granholm said at the May opening ceremony for Vogtle's latest reactor. Four Corners travelled around the US to examine the Coalition claims that developing nuclear power plants was the best way to replace coal power. It has cited the US, which remains the world's largest producer of nuclear energy, as one of the places to see the benefits it could bring Australia. "We're hoping that the people that work for the power plant, the current coal burning power plant will be able to transition, or at least some of them, into the nuclear plant."

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The devil in the detail of Dutton's nuclear costings
1 week, 4 days ago

The devil in the detail of Dutton's nuclear costings

ABC  

Peter Dutton has released the cost of his nuclear power plan. Coalition assumes less electricity, higher emissions First, the Coalition's $331 billion costing also assumes we will consume much less energy than it assumes under the Labor scenario. Coalition says nuclear option cheaper than renewables Photo shows Nuclear cooling towers Peter Dutton is today revealing long-awaited details of his nuclear …

Dutton's nuclear plan a 'heroic', cherrypicked 'recipe for higher energy bills', experts say
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1 week, 4 days ago

Dutton's nuclear plan a 'heroic', cherrypicked 'recipe for higher energy bills', experts say

ABC  

Some of the nation's top energy analysts have criticised the Coalition's nuclear plan, saying it will be more expensive, burn more carbon, result in a smaller economy and be more disruptive than Peter Dutton claims. "Economic models are interesting, valuable and some say essential, but they don't tell you what's going to happen until you try and build this kit," …

Peter Dutton's nuclear policy would see coal-fired power stations operating a lot longer
1 week, 5 days ago

Peter Dutton's nuclear policy would see coal-fired power stations operating a lot longer

ABC  

A Dutton government would keep coal working hard for much longer under its nuclear policy, while renewables would provide only a little over half the electricity generated in 2050. The opposition has finally put in place the last piece of its controversial nuclear policy, with modelling claiming its alternative would come in substantially cheaper than Labor's transition path to net …

Labor set up an inquiry to derail public support for Dutton's nuclear ambitions. Some now wonder whether it's backfiring
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Labor set up an inquiry to derail public support for Dutton's nuclear ambitions. Some now wonder whether it's backfiring

ABC  

The Coalition's most vociferous nuclear convert has made the most of his position on a Labor-dominated committee investigating Australia's energy future. The public is no closer to learning how much the Coalition's nuclear plan would cost, when it would have any impact on their ever-increasing power bills or whether they'd be built in time to replace the coal-fired power stations …

Nuclear energy may be seeing a renaissance
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Nuclear energy may be seeing a renaissance

NPR  

Nuclear energy may be seeing a renaissance Nuclear has been a big topic lately. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Nuclear energy may be seeing a renaissance in the U.S. due to big tech companies with voracious appetites for electricity. WAILIN WONG, BYLINE: In October, Google announced it would buy a ton of nuclear energy from a company called Kairos Power starting …

Should Australia embrace nuclear energy? Peter Dutton to unveil bold power plan today
3 months ago

Should Australia embrace nuclear energy? Peter Dutton to unveil bold power plan today

Daily Mail  

The Coaltion's push to build nuclear power plants around Australia will be fleshed out on Monday when Peter Dutton reveals more about the proposed seven sites across five states. Mr Dutton's will address the Committee for Economic Development of Australia about the nuclear energy plan which is set to become a pivotal issue in the next election campaign. Mr Dutton …

'We don't have power': Trump rambles about energy policy in fact-challenged rant
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'We don't have power': Trump rambles about energy policy in fact-challenged rant

Raw Story  

Donald Trump spoke extensively about energy when speaking before The Economic Club of New York on Thursday. Claiming a "1929 depression" was coming and the United States was "becoming a third-world banana republic," the ex-president claimed U.S. power plants were being shut down and that Americans were suffering as a result. Read Also: Something broke Trump's brain Trump then said …

In Australia, energy crunch prompts a heated debate on going nuclear
5 months, 2 weeks ago

In Australia, energy crunch prompts a heated debate on going nuclear

Al Jazeera  

Australia’s opposition leader has proposed building the country’s first nuclear plants, but many are unconvinced. The facility, set in hilly, drought-prone grazing country, is one of seven sites where conservative opposition leader Peter Dutton plans to build Australia’s first nuclear energy power stations should his Liberal and National Party coalition win next year’s federal election. Under the current government’s plans, …

Peter Dutton claims nuclear energy plan will cost a fraction of Labor’s pursuit of renewable energy
6 months ago

Peter Dutton claims nuclear energy plan will cost a fraction of Labor’s pursuit of renewable energy

ABC  

In short: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has claimed his nuclear energy plan will cost a fraction of Labor's pursuit of renewable energy. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has claimed his nuclear energy plan will cost a fraction of Labor's pursuit of renewable energy. Assistant Climate Change and Energy Minister Jenny McAllister said Mr Dutton was making a baseless claim about the …

What happens to nuclear waste under Peter Dutton's Coalition plan to build seven nuclear power reactors?
6 months ago

What happens to nuclear waste under Peter Dutton's Coalition plan to build seven nuclear power reactors?

ABC  

In short: Debate on Australia's nuclear future will need to include clear information on the transportation and storage of nuclear waste. Australia currently produces a relatively small amount of radioactive waste due to its limited nuclear industry, with just one reactor used for research and medical purposes, located at Lucas Heights in Sydney. Peter Dutton in announcing the Coalition's nuclear …

Coalition could push on with nuclear even if host communities oppose it, despite previous calls for 'consent'
6 months ago

Coalition could push on with nuclear even if host communities oppose it, despite previous calls for 'consent'

ABC  

In short: The Coalition says it is prepared to make "tough decisions" to build nuclear reactors, even if local communities oppose them The Coalition says it is prepared to make "tough decisions" to build nuclear reactors, even if local communities oppose them Shadow Energy Minister Ted O'Brien previously said nuclear should only be progressed on the condition of community support …

Peter Dutton reveals seven sites for proposed nuclear power plants
6 months ago

Peter Dutton reveals seven sites for proposed nuclear power plants

ABC  

In short: The Coalition has unveiled seven sites in five states where it proposes to build nuclear power plants if it is elected. The seven sites are: Tarong in Queensland, north-west of Brisbane Callide in Queensland, west of Gladstone Liddell in NSW, in the Hunter Valley Mount Piper in NSW, near Lithgow Port Augusta in SA Loy Yang in Victoria, …

The Coalition's nuclear power plan misses one key component: the cost
6 months ago

The Coalition's nuclear power plan misses one key component: the cost

ABC  

Whichever way you slice it, two major parties are taking a big gamble on the future. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has sought to directly link power price rises with the rollout of renewables, but building a fleet of nuclear power plants, from scratch, certainly won't come cheap either. The CSIRO has crunched the numbers and estimates building a large-scale nuclear …

Does nuclear power have a future in Australia? These numbers will help cut through the debate
6 months, 1 week ago

Does nuclear power have a future in Australia? These numbers will help cut through the debate

ABC  

As the shift away from fossil fuels gathers pace, the Coalition has turned to an emissions-free technology that has a long and contentious history — nuclear fission. "We did a lot of work to determine what nuclear power would cost in Australia," Paul Graham, the chief economist of the CSIRO's energy business unit, said. But he said that even taking …

Nuclear energy's six biggest myths busted as Australia seriously considers making the change - and why coal isn't necessarily the safe option
9 months, 1 week ago

Nuclear energy's six biggest myths busted as Australia seriously considers making the change - and why coal isn't necessarily the safe option

Daily Mail  

The fear of a scare campaign against nuclear energy has prompted one Coalition MP to debunk some myths about nuclear reactors - and warn even coal plants can be potentially dangerous. The prospect of a nuclear energy scare campaign has prompted a Coalition MP to debunk some myths about nuclear reactors and point out coal plants are also potentially dangerous …

Government dismisses Coalition's 10-year nuclear claim as a 'dream'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Government dismisses Coalition's 10-year nuclear claim as a 'dream'

ABC  

The energy minister has rubbished his shadow counterpart's claims Australia could have nuclear power plants up and running in 10 years as the Coalition prepares to announce the nuclear plan it will take to the next election. Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Ted O'Brien said on Sunday morning Australia could have a nuclear power plant up in that …

Coalition's plan to go nuclear puts five regions on the table as favoured locations for nuclear reactors
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Coalition's plan to go nuclear puts five regions on the table as favoured locations for nuclear reactors

ABC  

There are just a handful of regions in Australia shaping up as the most likely candidates for the Coalition's proposal to install nuclear reactors in Australia, as the party eyes retiring coal stations as a way to go nuclear. Speaking on Channel Seven on Tuesday morning, Mr Dutton confirmed the party was "interested" in replacing retiring coal plants with nuclear …

UN nuclear chief says nuclear energy must be part of the equation to tackle climate change
1 year, 1 month ago

UN nuclear chief says nuclear energy must be part of the equation to tackle climate change

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Nuclear energy must be part of the equation to tackle climate change, the U.N. nuclear chief said Wednesday. Over a quarter of the electricity from nuclear power is low-carbon electricity and global carbon dioxide emissions would be considerably higher without nuclear power, Grossi said. And in Africa, where electricity capacity is set to grow fivefold by 2050, …

Nuclear industry hopes to expand output with new reactors
2 years, 6 months ago

Nuclear industry hopes to expand output with new reactors

Associated Press  

The U.S. nuclear industry is generating less electricity as reactors retire, but now plant operators are hoping to nearly double their output over the next three decades, according to the industry’s trade association. Korsnick, who spoke with The Associated Press exclusively before the conference, said it isn’t wishful thinking; there’s a demand for that much nuclear power as companies strive …

After decades of neglect, Britain scrambles to keep the lights on this winter
2 years, 6 months ago

After decades of neglect, Britain scrambles to keep the lights on this winter

The Telegraph  

When Boris Johnson touted plans to revive Britain’s nuclear power industry, he claimed a fleet of gleaming new reactors would ensure millions were never at the mercy of oil and gas prices again. “Nuclear power stations are absolutely crucial to weaning us off fossil fuels, including Russian oil and gas,” the Prime Minister added, pitching nuclear as the “steady” counterpart …

Why nuclear power won’t solve the fuel crisis
2 years, 8 months ago

Why nuclear power won’t solve the fuel crisis

The Independent  

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Biden launches $6B effort to save distressed nuclear plants
2 years, 8 months ago

Biden launches $6B effort to save distressed nuclear plants

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is launching a $6 billion effort to rescue nuclear power plants at risk of closing, citing the need to continue nuclear energy as a carbon-free source of power that helps to combat climate change. A certification and bidding process opened Tuesday for a civil nuclear credit program that is intended to bail out financially distressed …

Britain could get seven new nuclear power stations by 2050
2 years, 8 months ago

Britain could get seven new nuclear power stations by 2050

The Telegraph  

Britain could build up to seven new nuclear power stations as part of a radical expansion of homegrown energy following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the Business Secretary has said. As a first step, Boris Johnson is preparing to announce plans to significantly expand the existing commitment to back one new large-scale nuclear power station by 2024. The energy security …

Another nuclear power station isn’t the answer to the energy crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Another nuclear power station isn’t the answer to the energy crisis

The Independent  

One of the oddest responses to the gas crisis has been from a group of Conservative MPs and right-wing columnists campaigning to revive fracking. Unfazed by what has to be the worst deal ever made for Britain’s energy consumers, this government now wants to build another EDF nuclear reactor at Sizewell in Suffolk. For the wheeze to work, it’s not …

Majority of US states pursue nuclear power for emission cuts
2 years, 11 months ago

Majority of US states pursue nuclear power for emission cuts

Associated Press  

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — As climate change pushes states in the U.S. to dramatically cut their use of fossil fuels, many are coming to the conclusion that solar, wind and other renewable power sources might not be enough to keep the lights on. Tennessee Valley Authority President and CEO Jeff Lyash puts it simply: You can’t significantly reduce carbon emissions without …

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