For Immediate Release
January 6, 2009
Contact: Robert Black
Nuclear Energy for Texans
512-617-5620
rblack@nuclearenergyfortexans.org
AUSTIN – Nuclear Energy for Texans (NET) today applauded Dallas-based Luminant’s application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to expand its Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant near Glen Rose, Texas.
“With the Texas population expected to double in the next few decades and electricity demand surging, Texas needs new energy sources and nuclear power is the safest, cleanest, most reliable base-load energy source available,” said Tom Forbes, NET President. “As Texas looks toward creating a diverse energy mix to keep Texas competitive in the 21st century global economy, increased nuclear power will be a pivotal part of meeting that challenge.”
Texas is expecting a tremendous increase in electricity demand over the next 20 years as the population continues to expand. Independent studies show that the need for power in the state is expected to grow 48 percent by 2030. Nuclear energy is the only proven base-load energy source that can safely and reliably produce tremendous amounts of electricity without emitting harmful greenhouse gases.
“NET commends Luminant for its vision and commitment to expanding Texas’ energy portfolio through safe, clean and reliable nuclear energy,” said Forbes.
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About Nuclear Energy for Texans:
United under the name Nuclear Energy for Texans, a statewide coalition has formed in support of nuclear energy as a safe, clean and reliable alternative to meeting the increasing energy needs of the state. The coalition includes elected officials at the state and local level, representatives from business and industry, health organizations and the scientific and engineering community. The coalition was formed solely to educate Texans and promote the benefits of nuclear energy as a safe, reliable and clean alternative form of electricity for the state.
To learn more about NET, log on to www.NuclearEnergyForTexans.org.