The Iowa legislature is considering bills that would provide broad support for nuclear energy. The bills, recently introduced for study in the commerce subcommittees of the Iowa House and Senate, would allow regulated utilities in Iowa to begin charging customers for the cost of nuclear power facilities while they are under construction. Iowa's lone nuclear power plant near Palo is nearly 40 years old. Read more...
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Minnesota Moves Closer to Nuclear
The Minnesota Senate today voted 50-14 to lift a ban on new nuclear power plant permits. The bill now goes to the Republican-controlled house where supporters believe there are enough votes for approval. The bill reportedly has the support of labor and business interests who see it as a source of both new jobs and reliable power.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-02/minn-senate-takes-step-toward-new-nuclear-power.html
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-02/minn-senate-takes-step-toward-new-nuclear-power.html
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