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USA Board of Directors (BOD) Focuses on 2019 Opportunities

Author: Digital Lagoon

In keeping with the new USA strategy established at the end of 2016, the USA BOD has established the USA Fleet’s 2019 Focus Areas. Cyber Security will continue as a Focus Area in 2019. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is performing “Full Implementation” Cyber Security Inspections at plants through 2020. They are performing 18 in...

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America’s Nuclear Energy Challenge

Author: Digital Lagoon

Commercial nuclear energy is an industry that was invented in the U.S., but that traditional leadership position is at risk if Washington policymakers don't take action now. That's the message of a custom content package that NEI has produced with Politico. Called America's Nuclear Energy Challenge, the interactive narrative went live this week. "Today, a fifth...

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Energy Northwest supports annual Day on the Hill

Author: Digital Lagoon

        Commissioners, managers and staff from public utility districts across Washington state descended on the capitol campus to educate and advocate on behalf of PUDs during the annual Washington Public Utility Districts Association Day on the Hill. PUD displays in the capitol rotunda shared the PUD story and highlighted the value PUDs...

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Tri-Cities receives first-of-a-kind exhibit

Author: Digital Lagoon

Energy Northwest’s Executive Board chair Sid Morrison describes the amount of energy a nuclear pellet provides to community members attending the grand opening of the Columbia Fountain, an outdoor exhibit promoting the benefits of nuclear, at The REACH Museum March 29. Pictured from left to right behind Morrison are Bob Dutton, general counsel and chief...

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EN participates in advanced nuclear summit

Author: Digital Lagoon

Jim Gaston, Energy Services and Development general manager, and Ted Rampton, Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems, (center), speak with an attendee at the Advanced Nuclear Summit and Showcase. The Washington, D.C. event, sponsored by Third Way, a think tank, sought to raise awareness about the policy needs of advanced nuclear technology, including small modular reactors....

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