Vermont fights Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s license approval for Vermont Yankee
The Vermont Department of Public Service says the commission issued a license extension to Entergy without an updated water quality permit.
Olsen: Shumlin’s notion of intervention is inconsistent
“The resolution is a little tongue in cheek,” Rep. Oliver Olsen said. “It sort of highlights the contradictory statements and actions of the governor’s administration.”
Resolution would prohibit Entergy bill back
Shumlin defended his position that it is unwise for the Legislature to intervene in the Public Service Board docket. He said the case with Entergy is different.
ICYMI: Video from the Phish cowbell clutch; Audio from Saturday’s Yankee protest
Massachusetts State Senator Paul Mark, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell and Gov. Peter Shumlin joined the protest and called for the shutdown of Vermont Yankee.
Vermont Yankee returning to full power after condenser tube leaks
Vermont Yankee spokesman Larry Smith said minor leaks in a few tubes is not uncommon for a steam condenser plant like Vermont Yankee.
Entergy fails to make quarterly payment to state of Vermont
The department said Entergy will likely argue that it does not need to fulfill its obligation to pay into the state fund.
Business groups balk at tax on Vermont Yankee
“To very quickly and with relatively little debate or consideration propose a new tax is poor policy,” Driscoll said.
Entergy agrees to make payments to Clean Energy Development Fund
The plant’s state license expired March 21, but it continues to operate, with all of the power generated being sold out of state.
A thousand people gather at Vermont Yankee protest; dozens arrested
Dave Lochbaum, director of the Nuclear Safety Project for the organization, said this is the first time a plant has expired and it has continued to operate “on grace.”
Nuke opponents vow to fight on
“The happy thing I can say is that we have been as successful as we could in terms of having a state speak for itself and determine its own future when it comes to issues like this. So we have done our job,” said Rep. Tony Klein.
