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Tuesday, July 05, 2011 9:43 AM

State’s Rights vs. National Interest

Entergy Corporation, the owner of Vermont’s only nuclear power plant (Vermont Yankee) is suing the state of Vermont over the ability to get relicensed to operate past its current license, which is set to expire in 2012. What makes the case interesting...
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011 11:48 AM

Japan’s Nuclear Problem

We’re all anxiously hoping that Japan can get their Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant under control and prevent continued nuclear contamination releases into the air and water. The environmental damage that has already occurred will take many years...
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Friday, December 03, 2010 1:40 PM

More Funding for Energy Research?

Are we spending enough on research on new energy technology? A growing number of energy experts say no! That said, the new Republican majority in the House pledges to reduce federal spending across the board, which suggests that “new” money...
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 8:10 AM

An Energy-Efficient Partnership

As part of our expanding focus on sustainability and responsible energy consumption, NSPE has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency to support and promote the Energy Star program’s energy efficiency certification for commercial buildings...
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010 8:19 AM

Do We Have an Energy Plan?

I had the pleasure the other day to join a small group of Vermont leaders in a breakfast meeting with the Danish Ambassador to the U.S. Denmark is a fascinating country that has been able to accomplish energy independence (along with free universal health...
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Monday, March 01, 2010 2:10 PM

Vermont and the Nuclear Debate

President Obama has made a push to promote the construction of nuclear power facilities as part of his long-range energy plan. This has met with opposition from environmental groups and others with concerns about safety and the environment. To further...
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Friday, February 05, 2010 7:39 AM

President Obama’s Energy Proposal

Earlier this week, President Obama laid out his energy policy which highlighted strong support for “clean coal” and biofuels. The New York Times (2/4, John Broder) reported that the president “is trying to expand the portfolio of American...
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Friday, October 09, 2009 4:51 PM

Are We Ready to Lead?

I read with great interest a recent article by Daniel Lyons in Newsweek, entitled An SOS for Science . While I don’t agree with everything he states, he much more eloquently than I, raises one of my chief concerns: Is the US is ready to lead the...
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