“Roadmap for Replacing NY’s Indian Point with Clean Energy” by Jackson Morris
“What happens to the electric grid, your wallet, and carbon emissions when you retire a troubled nuclear power plant just north of New York City? That’s the central question explored by Synapse Energy Economics, a leading utility industry firm, in a report released today by NRDC and Riverkeeper that finds clean energy—including energy efficiency, renewable...
“Replacing the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant with Energy Efficiency” by Steven Cohen
“Many people who are concerned about fossil fuels and climate change argue for nuclear power as a viable solution to carbon pollution. I am not one of those people. I am not negative on the technology, but rather on the political, environmental, and management issues it raises. Nuclear power creates significant issues of waste, safety,...
“NYISO, PSC: No Worries on Replacing Indian Point Capacity” by Michael Kuser and Rich Heidorn Jr.
“NYISO CEO Brad Jones and Public Service Commission Chair Audrey Zibelman told New York legislators they are not concerned about replacing the capacity of the 2,069-MW Indian Point nuclear plant, saying energy efficiency, transmission upgrades and the ISO’s wholesale market will ensure reliability. Jones said that the grid operator has many options and “plenty of...
“The Indian Point Closure Agreement: A Review with Legalistic Focus” by Michel Lee, Esq.
The Indian Point Closure Agreement: A Review with Legalistic Focus* Background Most plants in the US nuclear fleet are operating near, or just beyond their original 40 year planned term of operation. Indian Point Unit 2 began operation in 1973 and Unit 3 began operation in 1975. Entergy filed for a 20 year license renewal...
“Nuclear Plant’s Closing Raises New Fears for Jobs and Taxes” by Lisa W. Foderaro
ALBANY — For years, many Westchester County residents and elected officials clamored for the Indian Point nuclear power plant to be shut down, citing what they said was the untenable risk it posed in an area as populated as greater New York City. But since January, when Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced plans for just...
INDIAN POINT IS SCHEDULED TO CLOSE AND FUKUSHIMA IS STILL A CATASTROPHE
Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition INDIAN POINT IS SCHEDULED TO CLOSE AND FUKUSHIMA IS STILL A CATASTROPHE Stopping the reactors is just the first step. How do you safely store 2,000 tons of radioactive material that is lethal for 240,000 years? Can a radioactive site be decontaminated so it can be used for commerce and...
“New Indian Point Task Force to Handle Closure Issues: Cuomo” by Lanning Taliaferro
A local task force already exists to discuss the job and revenue losses for the community when the nuclear plants close. CORTLANDT, NY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is appointing a task force to provide guidance and support to local municipalities and employees affected by the closing of Indian Point, and to ensure compliance with...
March 12: Decommissioning Presentation in Stony Point
Have lunch with Dr, Edwards at Stony Point Conference Center, Sunday, March 12, 17 Cricketown Road, Stony Point New York at 12:30 PM. The food in their dinning room is delicious and lunch is only $10.00. Call the desk at 845-786-0071 to reserve your seat. We will adjourn to Conference Room B at 1:30 for...
March 11: Fukushima Remembered in Peekskill
Fukushima Is Forever – Radioactive Waste at Indian Point March 11, 2017, 1:30 PM Peekskill Presbyterian Church, 705 South St. 10:00 Peace Walkers Assemble at Cortlandt Train Station and begin their walk. 12:43 NYC friends leave Grand Central for Peekskill. 1:30 Start time for Fukushima Remembrance. People will arrive to quiet music. Marcia Slatkin, poet,...
March 11: Peace Walk at Indian Point
Peace Walkers will gather for the last leg of their walk on March 11 at the Cortlandt Metro North Station at 10:00 AM with Jun-san Yasuda from the Grafton Peace Pagoda. People from NYC who want to walk with Jun-san are most welcome. They need to arrive at the Cortlandt Metro North station prior to...
“Cortlandt Supervisor: Update on Indian Point Closure Planning” by Lanning Taliaferro
Meetings and hearings coming up Feb. 28, March 2, March 16; state officials visited Feb. 17 to talk about property, power and revenue loss. CORTLANDT, NY — Cortlandt town Supervisor Linda Puglisi issued an update Friday on the community work done so far since Entergy announced it was closing Indian Point. Our first Community Task...
“Energy Efficiency Could Offset Indian Point Shutdown, Report Says” by Patrick McGeehan
“New York could do without the power generated by the Indian Point nuclear plant, but making up for the loss of all that cheap electricity would be much easier if state officials changed their energy-efficiency policies. That is a conclusion of a report issued on Thursday by two environmental groups on the implications of the...
