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"You can't address climate change without embracing nuclear energy."
— Carly Fiorina
Former CEO, Hewlett-Packard
To the Public Affairs Council board of directors
October 8, 2009
"In addition to coal plants with CO2 capture, new nuclear generation also will be a necessary component of our electrical energy portfolio. Nuclear power is the only existing base-load generation technology that does not produce CO2 emissions. Using green technology, deploying advanced coal technology, modernizing the electric grid and building a new generation of nuclear power plants can create substantial long-term employment in manufacturing and construction if we make certain that the domestic U.S. supply chain produces the wire, steel, pipes and nuclear vessels that will be needed."
— "Creating and Retaining Sustainable Good Green Jobs"
AFL-CIO Resolution passed at its national conference
September 16, 2009
“Any sensible, cost-effective solution to climate change must include a commitment to expanding nuclear power,” he added.
—John Engler
President, National Association of Manufacturers
At the formation of the NAM-sponsored Nuclear Energy Workforce Coalition
July 15, 2009
“Our investment in state-of-the-art nuclear power is an investment in our state’s energy future. Expanding our nuclear capacity will ensure our customers will continue to have a reliable supply of energy while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and helping to eliminate greenhouse gas from our environment.”
—Jeff Lyash
President and CEO
Progress Energy Florida.
January 12, 2009
“There is simply no silver stake to put in the heart of our energy problems.”
—John Rowe
Chairman, president and chief executive officer
Exelon Corp.
June 9, 2008
“Nuclear generation is … cost-competitive with other forms of generation. Our evaluation included coal, natural gas and other forms of generation, including renewables. Bottom line, nuclear is the right choice for our customers in South Carolina.”
—Kevin Marsh
President, South Carolina Electric and Gas
SCE&G press release
May 27, 2008
“We have the history, we have the willpower, we have the programs and, in South Carolina, we have the talent base for a nuclear renaissance. … We have aging plants, and we have a growing demand for energy. … What we offer today is the most advanced nuclear energy technology.”
—Tom Zarges
President, URS Washington Division
As quoted in “Indian Land Opens Doors to Nuclear Energy HQ”
The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.)
May 6, 2008
“This country is going to need new nuclear power plants.”
—Robert Malone
Chairman and chief executive officer, BP America Inc.
Nuclear Energy Assembly
May 6, 2008
— Carly Fiorina
Former CEO, Hewlett-Packard
To the Public Affairs Council board of directors
October 8, 2009
"In addition to coal plants with CO2 capture, new nuclear generation also will be a necessary component of our electrical energy portfolio. Nuclear power is the only existing base-load generation technology that does not produce CO2 emissions. Using green technology, deploying advanced coal technology, modernizing the electric grid and building a new generation of nuclear power plants can create substantial long-term employment in manufacturing and construction if we make certain that the domestic U.S. supply chain produces the wire, steel, pipes and nuclear vessels that will be needed."
— "Creating and Retaining Sustainable Good Green Jobs"
AFL-CIO Resolution passed at its national conference
September 16, 2009
“Any sensible, cost-effective solution to climate change must include a commitment to expanding nuclear power,” he added.
—John Engler
President, National Association of Manufacturers
At the formation of the NAM-sponsored Nuclear Energy Workforce Coalition
July 15, 2009
“Our investment in state-of-the-art nuclear power is an investment in our state’s energy future. Expanding our nuclear capacity will ensure our customers will continue to have a reliable supply of energy while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and helping to eliminate greenhouse gas from our environment.”
—Jeff Lyash
President and CEO
Progress Energy Florida.
January 12, 2009
“There is simply no silver stake to put in the heart of our energy problems.”
—John Rowe
Chairman, president and chief executive officer
Exelon Corp.
June 9, 2008
“Nuclear generation is … cost-competitive with other forms of generation. Our evaluation included coal, natural gas and other forms of generation, including renewables. Bottom line, nuclear is the right choice for our customers in South Carolina.”
—Kevin Marsh
President, South Carolina Electric and Gas
SCE&G press release
May 27, 2008
“We have the history, we have the willpower, we have the programs and, in South Carolina, we have the talent base for a nuclear renaissance. … We have aging plants, and we have a growing demand for energy. … What we offer today is the most advanced nuclear energy technology.”
—Tom Zarges
President, URS Washington Division
As quoted in “Indian Land Opens Doors to Nuclear Energy HQ”
The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.)
May 6, 2008
“This country is going to need new nuclear power plants.”
—Robert Malone
Chairman and chief executive officer, BP America Inc.
Nuclear Energy Assembly
May 6, 2008