Georgia Lawmakers Seek Cap on Vogtle Nuclear Project to Protect Ratepayers

Georgia Lawmakers Seek Cap on Vogtle Nuclear Project to Protect Ratepayers

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More than a dozen members of the Georgia General Assembly, in a Sept. 19 letter to the owners of the Vogtle nuclear plant, expressed concerns over the “ever-escalating cost” of the project and urged them to establish a cost cap to protect electric ratepayers from cost overruns. The lawmakers noted that, last month Georgia Power,…

California Law Directs $85 Million For Community Support From Nuclear Plant Closure, Requires Carbon-Free Replacement

California Law Directs $85 Million For Community Support From Nuclear Plant Closure, Requires Carbon-Free Replacement

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California Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, signed legislation on Sept. 19 that directs the state public utilities commission to authorize full funding for the community mitigation settlement and employee retention programs that Pacific Gas and Electric Company proposed in its initial application seeking approval to retire the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. In January, the…