March 24 NEC Energy News
¶ “Nuclear Power Will Be The Radioactive Cousin Of The Fossil Fuel Industry” • With the threat of climate change becoming a more widely acknowledged reality, lobbyists persuade decision makers and the public that nuclear reactors can help us. Sadly, nuclear power will just prove to be the radioactive cousin of the fossil fuel industry. [Colorado Newsline]
¶ “Great British Energy Is Bringing Renewables To Schools, Hospitals, And Local Governments” • The first project for the UK’s new state-owned Great British Energy will be to invest £200 million to put rooftop solar panels on schools and hospitals all over the county to help save hundreds of millions of pounds on their energy bills. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Monsanto Parent Ordered To Pay Nearly $2.1 Billion In Roundup Weedkiller Lawsuit” • A jury in Georgia ordered Bayer, the parent of Monsanto, to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who says the company’s Roundup weed killer caused his cancer, according to attorneys representing the plaintiff. In is just the latest verdict against Monsanto. [ABC News]
¶ “ORPC Files Draft License For Alaska Tidal Energy Project” • US-based Ocean Renewable Power Company has submitted a draft pilot license application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for its East Foreland Tidal Energy Project in Cook Inlet, Alaska. The site is recognized as having the highest tidal energy potential in the US. [Offshore-Energy.biz]
¶ “European Energy Inaugurates Oz Solar Park” • European Energy inaugurated its first operational Australian solar project after completing it ahead of schedule. The 58-MW Mokoan Solar Park in Winton, Victoria marks the opening step in European Energy’s 9-GW pipeline in Australia. Commercial operation is due to begin in June 2025. [reNews]
¶ “Renewable Energy To Reach 37.4% Of US Generating Capacity By 2028” • By February 1, 2028, renewable energy sources are projected to make up 37.4% of the total installed utility-scale generating capacity in the US, trailing only natural gas at 40.2%, according to the latest data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. [Softonic]
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