What's Happening

From renewable energy to nuclear power, the What's Happening blog concentrates on news and issues in one of the most dynamic industries in the global economy, power generation. Principal blogger is Brian Wheeler, associate editor of Power Engineering magazine.

Jaczko: The Rights and Wrongs

05/23/2012

After serving as chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for three years, Gregory Jaczko on May 21 announced his resignation, effective upon confirmation of a successor. Chairman since 2009, Jaczko has had his u...

Nuclear Regains Lost Momentum

03/28/2012

Regaining momentum. This was the theme of the keynote session at POWER-GEN International and NUCLEAR POWER International 2010 as the energy industry seemed to be turning the corner and coming back after the economic collap...

NEI launches nuclear advertising campaign

03/22/2012

The Nuclear Energy Institute on March 20 launched an advertising campaign they said represents a new direction for the nuclear energy industry in advertising execution, message and delivery. “Our goal is to communicate the...

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Up In the Air

Up In The Air

The Up In The Air blog discusses what's floating around concerning EPA emissions rules, and what the power industry is doing to prepare for regulations. Principal blogger is Lindsay Morris, associate editor of Power Engineering magazine. Lindsay will also discuss Smart Grid and other developments pertinent to the power industry.

CSAPR on the Back Burner…For Now

05/08/2012

Coal-fired power generators have been able to place the reduction of SO2 and NOx on the back burner this year, so to speak, at least temporarily. Thanks to a federal court granting a request to stay the EPA rule in Decembe...

Potential Alternatives to CCS for Carbon Compliance

04/10/2012

The EPA has proposed the first Clean Air Act standard for carbon emissions from new power plants. Known as the New Source Performance Standard (NSPS), the proposed rule would give new coal plant operators two options for c...

Crazy Ways to Make Electricity

03/09/2012

For those of you who think creativity in generating energy means wind farms and photovoltaic panels, your minds are about to be blown. And before you close your browser window, I promise not to mention the word “algae.” Oo...

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