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• Progress Energy wins green light for twin reactors

  The decision puts Florida on a par with Texas in advancing the U.S. "nuclear renaissance The Tampa Tribune reports that Progress Energy's $17- billion nuclear project won unanimous approval July 15 from state regulators, paving the way for the utility to start charging customers for the construction costs associated with plant as early as January 2009.  The Florida Public Service Commission... Posted Jul 20 2008, 06:46 PM by Idaho Samizdat: Nuke Notes Filed under: Progress Energy, New Nuclear Plants

• Progress Energy files for two new reactors

  Green groups say more efficient toaster ovens will solve energy demand issues Progress Energy said this week it is planning a new nuclear power plant in North Carolina. Environmental groups responded immediately saying they would oppose the new plant. Progress Energy ( NYSE: PGN ) announced that it will file a combined operating license (COL) application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC... Posted Feb 20 2008, 07:27 AM by Idaho Samizdat: Nuke Notes Filed under: AP1000, Progress Energy, energy efficiency