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Local Call for Nuke - Renewables Equivalence
This stuff really chaps my hide. Hopefully $7,000/kW new nuclear (Moody's - May 2008) will not be pushing renewables to the rear as "emissions free energy". Like high level nuclear waste isn't an emission of note. It is also curious they didn't mention who made that comment.
Public Provides Views On Energy - Nebraska City News-Press - 11 Nov 08
Neil Moseman, who Gov. Dave Heineman appointed in May to head the energy office, said the hearing was the last of eight held across the state in advance of revisions to the state's 1992 policy. Moseman said wind power is part of the impetus behind creating a new energy plan. The state is currently listed as the sixth best in the nation for wind potential, but it ranked around 23 in actual production."
"Cooper Nuclear Station at Brownville was mentioned as an excellent employer for rural Nebraska and a long-term solution to the state's energy needs. State policymakers were urged to replace the phrase of renewable energy with 'emission free energy' when they set energy goals."
Public Provides Views On Energy - Nebraska City News-Press - 11 Nov 08
Neil Moseman, who Gov. Dave Heineman appointed in May to head the energy office, said the hearing was the last of eight held across the state in advance of revisions to the state's 1992 policy. Moseman said wind power is part of the impetus behind creating a new energy plan. The state is currently listed as the sixth best in the nation for wind potential, but it ranked around 23 in actual production."
"Cooper Nuclear Station at Brownville was mentioned as an excellent employer for rural Nebraska and a long-term solution to the state's energy needs. State policymakers were urged to replace the phrase of renewable energy with 'emission free energy' when they set energy goals."