PennEnergy Perspectives 10/9

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Nuclear news tops this week's power headlines EIA: U.S. nuclear reactor operators increase uranium purchases from Kazakhstan Kazakhstan became the leading supplier of uranium for the 100 operating U.S. nuclear power reactors in 2014, supplying 12 million pounds, or 23%, of the 53.3 million pounds of uranium purchased by owners and operators of U.S. reactors. … Continue Reading Share: Study: Mammals thrive in Chernobyl nuclear power plant exclusion zone Nearly 30 years after a nuclear reactor caught fire and spewed a lethal cloud of radiation, some species of mammals are thriving in the zone around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, a new study says. … Continue Reading Share: Fire crews extinguish small fire at Three Mile Island nuclear power plant A small fire at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant has been extinguished and officials say there's no danger to the public. … Continue Reading Share: GE Hitachi and DTE Energy to advance ESBWR development GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy and DTE Entergy announced plans to explore advancing the detailed design of the Economic Simplified Boiling Water Reactor. … Continue Reading Share: More power headlines: Patriot agrees to fund reclamation at former coal mine sites After comments, Regulators must decide rooftop solar power rules Bill Clinton targets rural, energy issues in West Virginia California governor to sign aggressive climate change bill Regulators must decide how much solar power is worth Hearing on for Oct. 30 for James River power transmission line After coal power plant outage, utility challenged over charges Polish government indicates commitment to coal power over nuclear Xcel Energy plans to retire 2 of 3 coal-fired Sherco power plant units Group asks NM Supreme Court to weigh in PNM case SolarCity unveils world's most efficient rooftop solar panel Duke Energy Florida plans to double solar power capacity by 2024