Ga. reactor project is 40% finished, Southern CEO says
The Plant Vogtle expansion project in Georgia is about 40% finished, said Thomas Fanning, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Co. Fanning, in an interview, also discussed the scope of the pouring of concrete at the site. "When you think about how much concrete is going to be placed at Vogtle 3 and 4, it's essentially the equivalent of building a sidewalk from Miami to Seattle. We're kind of in Omaha right now," he said. SNL Financial (free content)
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Duke Energy discovers small crack at N.C. nuclear plant
Duke Energy took its Shearon Harris nuclear plant in North Carolina offline after the discovery of a tiny crack in the covering of the facility's reactor vessel. An incident report from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission determined that the crack didn't breach the vessel head and didn't place the plant's workers or the public at risk. "The reactor is shut down and our repair plans are in progress," said Duke spokeswoman Rita Sipe. ABC News/The Associated Press
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NRC: Fla. nuclear plant to undergo increased scrutiny
Florida Power & Light's Turkey Point nuclear plant in South Florida will undergo heightened oversight from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission after three "unplanned shutdowns," the agency said. The NRC said the facility continues to operate safely, but "these shutdowns point to potential performance issues, and we want to ensure that the company addresses them appropriately," said Victor McCree, NRC Region II administrator. Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
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Moniz confirmed as energy secretary
The Senate voted unanimously to confirm nuclear physicist Ernest Moniz as energy secretary. Moniz "is smart about energy policy" and "savvy" about the operations of the Department of Energy, said Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. "There are huge challenges ahead of him at the Department of Energy, but I believe he is very qualified," Wyden added. Reuters
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S.C. lawmaker touts economic benefits of nuclear cost-recovery policy
South Carolina has enjoyed the benefits of a cost-recovery structure that factors into new nuclear energy development, writes state Sen. Creighton Coleman. While lawmakers in Florida recently considered doing away with a similar policy, Coleman writes that South Carolina enjoys the economic benefits of nuclear energy, including the expansion of the V.C. Summer plant. He writes, "More than 1,500 workers are working on the site and the project will create 3,000 to 3,500 jobs at peak construction over the next few years. The communities near the plant have some of the best schools, roads, libraries, police, fire and other municipal infrastructure." Sunshine State News (Fla.)
(5/17)
Republican lawmakers seek continued funding for S.C. MOX project
The Obama administration should continue funding the mixed-oxide fuel program at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina, several Republican lawmakers said. In a letter to President Barack Obama, lawmakers wrote that slowing down such funding would affect domestic and foreign relations. "Your decision violates the commitments that were made to South Carolina and jeopardizes a 60-year partnership between the Savannah River Site and the state," wrote Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; Tim Scott, R-S.C.; Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga.; and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. The Augusta Chronicle (Ga.)/The Associated Press
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7 ways for leaders to be less heroic
The world needs fewer ostentatiously heroic CEOs and more bosses who are willing to sweat the small stuff, Mary Jo Asmus writes. That means keeping your ego in check and putting others first, thanking people for a job well done and listening to what those around you say. "Brave, courageous, bigger-than-life leaders are fascinating. But it's the small, everyday acts that make a leader great," Asmus writes. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership
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Buffer's perks encourage personal growth
Buffer uses its perks to foster employee growth and a positive company culture, Walter Chen writes. With unlimited Kindle books, Jawbone UP wristbands, daily reflection time and an emphasis on one-on-one meetings, employees at Buffer can control their time and engage in meaningful dialogues with colleagues, he writes. YoungEntrepreneur.com
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Iran is prepared to resume discussions about nuclear energy program
Iran is prepared to discuss its nuclear energy program with six world powers before or after the country holds its presidential election, said Saeed Jalili, Iran's chief negotiator. The six world powers want Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment activities, but Jalili said the country won't abandon such a right. Reuters
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