“Replacement Energy and Capacity Resources for the Indian Point Energy Center Under New York Clean Energy Standard (CES)” by Bob Fagan, Alice Napoleon, Spencer Fields, and Patrick Luckow
“Synapse Energy Economics (Synapse) was engaged by Riverkeeper and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to analyze replacement energy and capacity resources associated with the retirement of the Indian Point Energy Center (IPEC). This report provides such analysis. Synapse utilized the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) ReEDS (Regional Energy Deployment System) modeling system1 to estimate...
“Utility Analyst Report: Indian Point’s Nuclear Power Can Be Replaced With Low-Carbon Options Led By Increased Energy Efficiency & Renewables”
Report for Riverkeeper, NRDC Shows Reliable, Affordable & Clean Power Transition Expected With 2020-2021 Shutdown of Troubled Nuclear Plant Near New York City; Implementation of State’s Clean Energy Policies is Critical NEW YORK – February 23, 2017 – Electricity generation from the aging and problem-plagued Indian Point Energy Center (IPEC) nuclear plant north of New...
Indian Point Pop Quiz
Can you answer these non technical questions about Indian Point? If you can answer 50% of them you know a lot more than most folks in your community. That being the case – speak out when ever.you have the opportunity. Better still create your own opportunity. If you want more answers mark your calendar for...
“Toxic Liquid Nuclear Waste Headed for US Roadways” by Will Greenberg
“Less than two ounces, says one analysis, could destroy a city’s water supply. The Department of Energy, to the consternation of environmental groups, is preparing to transport 6,000 gallons of highly toxic liquid nuclear waste over American roadways. The spent nuclear fuel is “target residue material” containing highly enriched uranyl nitrate—which after processing can be...
Gordon Edwards on the Problem of Radioactive Nuclear Waste
Gordon Edwards, scientist and founder of the Institute for Resource and Security Studies, discusses the problem of radioactive nuclear waste. Edwards argues that there is no solution to the storage of nuclear waste. The earth is a collection of moving dynamic systems, not a lock box where we can deposit plutonium and expect it to...
High Level Radioactive Waste Storage
“People who live in the community surrounding a nuclear power plant regard their relationship with the company as a long term marriage. The company regards it as a series of one night stands. As soon as they are not making enough money they’re out of there.” Arnie Gundersen, former nuclear industry and engineer with more...
Matter of Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. v New York State Dept. of State
“The issue presented is whether Entergy’s pending application to renew its federal [*2]operating licenses for the Indian Point nuclear reactors on the Hudson River in Westchester County, for an additional 20 years, is subject to review by the New York State Department of State for consistency with the policies of New York’s Coastal Management Program...
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...
Making REV R.E.A.L. – Tell PSC That Nuclear Is Not Clean Power!
Many people are not yet familiar wit the REV or Reforming the Energy Vision for New York. The goal is to move toward renewable energy, distributed generation and make our state a net energy producer instead of consumer. The door was never entirely closed to nuclear power but it was clear that nuclear did not...
NYC Council Campaign
The struggle to close Indian Point is heating up – especially in New York City. Entergy just sent out some preposterous but slick propaganda mailers. They need to be countered immediately with phone calls to NYC Council Members to urge them to pass resolution #0694 which calls for the shut down of Indian Point. We...
A New Film: “INDIAN POINT”
A new documentary film on Indian Point by Ivy Meeropol, a MacArthur Grant recipient, is premiering at Tribeca Film Festival, Apr15-26! Indian Point Directed and written by Ivy Meeropol (USA)—World Premiere Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant looms just 35 miles from Times Square. With over 50 million people living in close proximity to the aging facility,...
A bittersweet Clean Energy Standard in NY