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Title: The coming battle over an ‘unprecedented’ Indian Point shutdown
Post by: Marlin on Jul 22, 2014, 11:45
The coming battle over an 'unprecedented' Indian Point shutdown

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/07/8549288/coming-battle-over-unprecedented-indian-point-shutdown
Title: Re: The coming battle over an ‘unprecedented’ Indian Point shutdown
Post by: SCMasterchef on Jul 22, 2014, 01:08
Sounds like Cuomo is potentially another Ken Harrison, Portland General Electric, who may be willing to make a mid-night deal with Entergy to make Indian Point a historical topic, as did Harrison at Trojan.  Political maneuvering is always something that could occur behind the scenes.  So keep you eyes and ears open for future topic along this line.  In todays environment controversial nuclear plants are always at risk from the politicians, regardless of party or affiliation.  Look at Kewaunee, San Onofre, and CR3.  It is easier to close it then fix it or fight for it.
Title: Re: The coming battle over an ‘unprecedented’ Indian Point shutdown
Post by: hamsamich on Jul 22, 2014, 02:00
I think it is more about the $$$ than ease of closure.  Indian point has been a big $$ maker for Entergy.  I doubt they will close it without a fight unless it has all of a sudden gone unprofitable. 
Title: Re: The coming battle over an ‘unprecedented’ Indian Point shutdown
Post by: SloGlo on Jul 22, 2014, 02:24
Yeah but that e-plan is a mother to a politician.
Title: Re: The coming battle over an ‘unprecedented’ Indian Point shutdown
Post by: GLW on Jul 22, 2014, 03:10
Quote from: SCMasterchef on Jul 22, 2014, 01:08
Sounds like Cuomo is potentially another Ken Harrison, Portland General Electric, who may be willing to make a mid-night deal with Entergy to make Indian Point a historical topic, as did Harrison at Trojan.  Political maneuvering is always something that could occur behind the scenes.  So keep you eyes and ears open for future topic along this line.  In todays environment controversial nuclear plants are always at risk from the politicians, regardless of party or affiliation.  Look at Kewaunee, San Onofre, and CR3.  It is easier to close it then fix it or fight for it.

"Father of Cuomo, Wading River, 1989"

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Quote from: SloGlo on Jul 22, 2014, 02:24
Yeah but that e-plan is a mother to a politician.

...On May 19, 1989, LILCO agreed not to operate the plant in a deal with the state under which most of the $6 billion cost of the unused plant was passed on to Long Island residents...
Title: Re: The coming battle over an ‘unprecedented’ Indian Point shutdown
Post by: btkeele on Jul 22, 2014, 10:09
Quote from: GLW on Jul 22, 2014, 03:10
"Father of Cuomo, Wading River, 1989"

(http://tng.trekcore.com/gallery/albums/s5/5x02/darmok059.jpg)

...On May 19, 1989, LILCO agreed not to operate the plant in a deal with the state under which most of the $6 billion cost of the unused plant was passed on to Long Island residents...

Picard... with arms wide???