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GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy signs up to developments in Poland and Italy
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, the alliance formed between GE and Hitachi in 2007, has announced plans to pursue developments of new nuclear power in Poland and Italy.
UK nuclear programme faces criticism
The UK Government needs to commit to backing a long-term nuclear future and stop procrastinating, says the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
US firms to share $40 million to develop next generation nuclear power
US firms Westinghouse Electric Co. and General Atomics are to share $40 million from the Department of Energy to develop next generation nuclear plants.
New planning regime for UK energy projects gets underway
A new planning regime for major infrastructure projects in the UK kicked off this week with 17 energy schemes worth £50 billion in investment and capable of generating electricity for 22 million homes.
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Iberdrola to invest €9 billion in renewables over next three years
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola has unveiled plans to invest €18 billion over the next three years, including €9 million in renewables mainly in the US, UK and Spain.
Obama announces first new nuclear power station in US for 30 years
US President Barack Obama yesterday announced plans for the first new nuclear power station in the country for nearly 30 years.
Obama 2011 budget request backs energy efficiency
US President Barack Obama’s budget request for next year, despite having to deal with a deficit of $1.3 trillion, will boost investment in energy efficiency and nuclear power.
More incentives for energy efficiency and clean energy, says Obama
More incentives for energy efficiency and clean energy are what the US needs, President Barack Obama said last night in his State of the Union address.
UK Government could face legal action over energy policy
Environmental group Friends of the Earth has warned the UK Government that it could face legal action over its draft planning policies for major energy infrastructure policies.
Yorkshire to become hub of UK’s nuclear redevelopment
Yorkshire and the North West of England are to become the hub of the UK Government’s efforts to start a renaissance in the country’s nuclear industry.