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Nita Lowey Is Introducing 3 Bills Related to IP Closure

Nita Lowey Is Introducing 3 Bills Related to IP Closure

Congressperson Nita Lowey has three bills to help the area when Indian Point closes. While we might not agree with all three, we certainly appreciate her attention to a very important issue in her district. The Examiner News has this article about her recent visit. “The Redistribution of Fines to Our Communities Act would redistribute...

Astorino Drops Indian Point Lawsuit

Stating that he decided to drop the lawsuit because he would be leaving office, Westchester County Executive Astorino has had County Attorney Philip Halpern file papers dropping two lawsuits regarding Indian Point closing. Read the story here.
A bittersweet Clean Energy Standard in NY

A bittersweet Clean Energy Standard in NY

Dear friends, By now you may have heard that New York State adopted a “Clean Energy Standard” last Monday, one that finally puts a requirement on utilities to buy renewable energy, but one that also requires that we all pay to subsidize unprofitable nuclear power plants. The nuclear portion of the policy will cost New...
Indian Point: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Indian Point: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

By Marilyn Elie, Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition Indian Point – the reactors – seem to just keep rolling along. Here is a quick update on the many aspects of actions surrounding the troubled Units 2 and 3. Indian Point – the film – is starting a nationwide theater run. It will eventually be shown...
You won't believe how much the NY nuclear bailout will cost.... speak up today!

You won’t believe how much the NY nuclear bailout will cost…. speak up today!

It’s Time to Hit the Brakes on Governor Cuomo’s Extravagant 12-Year Nuclear Bailout The push for a massive nuclear power bailout in New York just got a lot worse — and the state agency pushing it doesn’t want to consider other options or give the public any time to make our voices heard. After saying...
July 24: Photos: Clean Energy March in Philly

July 24: Photos: Clean Energy March in Philly

Please enjoy the photos from the Philly March: For more details, housing information, meeting information, etc. please see this post. Coal, Oil, Gas, Uranium: Leave Them All in the Ground!   Join IPSEC members in Philadelphia as we walk in the Nuclear Free, Carbon Free Contingent and with our anti-fracking allies on the March for...
The 25% Myth

The 25% Myth

Many people have raised questions about the claim Entergy frequently makes that they supply 25% of the electricity used in New York City and Westchester County.  I asked Roger Witherspoon, environmental journalist, who has written about this issue for clarification.  Here is his response. –Marilyn Elie, Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition Many are concerned that...

Indian Point – directed by Ivy Meeropol

Here is the link to the trailer for Ivy Meeropol’s character driven documentary on Indian Point. This film presents the issues surrounding Indian Point though the eyes of the former head of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory Jaczko, a control room supervisor, Brian Vangar, a journalist, Roger Witherspoon, a former attorney for Riverkeeper, Philip Musegass, an advocate for closing...

URGENT! 6/16 – Clean Energy Standard Meeting

We need all boots on the ground! We are planning a press conference at 5 pm.  Can you come early and be part of it? We need a crowd of people holding signs.  This is an important press conference since our pipeline allies will be there in an expression of solidarity.   Your attendance is...

June 8! Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition Action Alert NRC Public Meeting on Indian Point

When: Wednesday eve June 8, 2016 Where: DoubleTree Hotel, Tarrytown (Grand Ballroom, 455 S. Broadway) Time: Informal questions and sign-up at 6pm. Formal meeting 7pm Prepare to hear a lot about reactor baffle bolts. None of it good. As many of you know, Friends of the Earth (FOE) has just filed an Emergency Petition demanding...
Tell the Nuclear Regulatory Commission NOT to let Entergy call the shots

Tell the Nuclear Regulatory Commission NOT to let Entergy call the shots

For anyone who wanted to go to the meeting and couldn’t get there or could not get in, call the Public Service Commission and tell them that you were not able to see/hear the PSC’s presentation and you never got to ask questions or make statements and could not hear other people’s public comments that might...
Support the Indian Point 11!

Support the Indian Point 11!

Short Summary Indian Point, a three-unit nuclear power plant 25 miles north of New York City, first opened in 1962. The original reactor was decommissioned in 1974. On midnight, December 12, 2015, the last federal operating 40-year license for the remaining two expired. That morning, several dozen concerned citizens held “caution” tape across the entrance of...