Jerry Nappi

Nuclear-Power Industry Survives Sandy’s Readiness Test

Hurricane Sandy’s wrath shows that U.S. regulators should swiftly implement nuclear-safety rules developed after Japan’s Fukushima disaster, a top lawmaker said, as industry officials said the lack of major problems during the storm showed that they were ready.

Sandy Shutdowns Lower Nuclear Output by Most Since 2003

Hurricane Sandy shut down at least three nuclear reactors in the Northeastern region, sending U.S. nuclear-power output lower by the most since 2003.

Entergy Shuts Indian Point Reactor After Explosion

Entergy Corp. shut its 1,020-megawatt Indian Point 2 reactor in New York after a transformer explosion, according to a report from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Reactors in U.S. Quake Zones May Be Key to Future Nuclear Plans

The future of President Barack Obama ’s plans to redesign the U.S. energy system with low- emission nuclear plants may hinge on reactors across the Pacific Ocean as Japan’s nuclear disaster renews a debate about the safety of plants.

Nuclear Reactors on East Coast Brace for Hurricane Irene’s Wrath

More than a dozen nuclear reactors along the U.S. East Coast are being prepared for potential loss of power and damage from high winds and storm surges as Hurricane Irene bears down on the region.

Nuclear-Plant Emergency Equipment Flaws Cited in Checks by U.S. Regulators

Inspections of the 104 U.S. commercial nuclear reactors found some emergency equipment that “would not start when tested,” was being used for other purposes or was stored in “potentially vulnerable areas.”

Dominion Presses Reluctant U.S. on Starting Quake-Hit Plant

Dominion Resources Inc. says the nuclear plant shaken by an earthquake in Virginia last month is just about ready to resume operations. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s response: Not so fast.

New York, NRC Set to Meet About Indian Point Plant Safety

Entergy Corp. ’s Indian Point nuclear-power plant needs tighter regulation because of its proximity to New York City, a member of the Union of Concerned Scientists said before a meeting between state officials and U.S. regulators to discuss the facility.

Cuomo Seeks Meeting With U.S. NRC About Indian Point Safety

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Lieutenant Governor Robert McDuffy and other state officials will meet with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to discuss how safe Entergy Corp. ’s Indian Point nuclear-power plant, located about 24 miles (38 kilometers) north of New York City, would be in an earthquake.

"If the generator has no place to send its power, it shuts down automatically and by design to protect itself from electrical damage."

- Jerry Nappi on Oct 30, 2012

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Nadal Struggles as U.S. Women Have Best Result Since 2004

SoftBank’s Sprint Bid Backed by ISS; No Dish Opinion Given

Turkish Protests Swell as Police Violence Incites Crowds

China Manufacturing Tops Estimates in Sign Growth Is Stabilizing

Treasuries Loss Is Biggest in 3 Years as Fed Considers Tapering