 Tianwan to become key nuclear power base
(China Daily: Thu, 20 Dec) China plans to build eight nuclear reactors with a combined capacity of 8,000 megawatts (MW) at Tianwan nuclear power station, in a move to make the plant one of the nation's primary power bases.
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 House approves alternative-energy measure
(Denver Post: Wed, 19 Dec) The House approved legislation aimed at boosting alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power at the expense of the oil-and-gas industry. It faces GOP opposition in the Senate and a presidential veto threat.
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 Denali Commission sets aside funds for alternative energy
(KTVA Anchorage: Tue, 18 Dec) The federally funded Denali Commission is taking the unprecedented step of setting aside funds specifically for alternative energy projects. The agency sent out a request for proposals last week that would help reduce energy consumption or increase the efficiency of current energy projects.
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 Russia begins fuel deliveries for Iran's nuclear power plant
(Pravda: Mon, 17 Dec) Russia’s AtomStroyExport Corporation started the fuel delivery for the first reactor of Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran. Russian specialists are building it in Iran under the control of the IAEA. It is worthy of note that Iran and Russia agreed to complete the construction of the plant on December 13.
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Study: West Michigan could play a big role in advancement of alternative energy
Legislature elbows out Lincolnville representative's nuclear power proposal
