VT is nuclear state

[hiroto]

Here is interesting interactive map of visualizing U.S. Electric Grid.

http://www.npr.org/news/graphics/2009/apr/electric-grid/

Select "SOURCE OF POWER", and then select "MAJOR POWER SOURCES" to Nuclear. I was surprised to find out that nuclear power provides 71% of VT's electric power, highest percentage in the nation. Actually, nuclear provide the most power for the state of VT, NH, CT, NY, NJ, SC, IL.

 

[Glenn]

I personally think it's a good source of energy. I think it would be a good way to break away from the fosil powered sources currently in use. IMHO of course. I'm not here to debate.

 

[bvibert]

Cool site, thanks for posting it.

 

[RootDKJ]

I personally think it's a good source of energy. I think it would be a good way to break away from the fosil powered sources currently in use. IMHO of course. I'm not here to debate.

+1

 

[wa-loaf]

I personally think it's a good source of energy. I think it would be a good way to break away from the fosil powered sources currently in use. IMHO of course. I'm not here to debate.

Can we store the spent fuel rods in your back yard?

I'm not particularly apposed to Nuclear Power, but no one is willing to deal with the waste.

 

[bvibert]

Can we store the spent fuel rods in your back yard?

I'm not particularly apposed to Nuclear Power, but no one is willing to deal with the waste.

Shoot it into space, let some aliens worry about it.

 

[thetrailboss]

Did they consider HydroQuebec? We get most of our power from that here in VT.

 

[bvibert]

Did they consider HydroQuebec? We get most of our power from that here in VT.

According to the chart only 21% comes from Hydro. What's your source?

 

[Glenn]

Can we store the spent fuel rods in your back yard?

Yes.

 

[deadheadskier]

Can we store the spent fuel rods in your back yard?

I'm not particularly apposed to Nuclear Power, but no one is willing to deal with the waste.

That unfortunately will always be the issue with nuclear; the NIMBY's. I certainly wouldn't want spent fuel rods in my back yard either.

The space concept I'm sure is in the works. We've done a damn fine job of polluting here on this planet; shouldn't be long before we look for other dumping grounds.

 

[wa-loaf]

What happens when one of those nuke waste loaded rockets blows-up in the middle of launch?

 

[thetrailboss]

According to the chart only 21% comes from Hydro. What's your source?

All the stats I hear on VPR.

 

[deadheadskier]

What happens when one of those nuke waste loaded rockets blows-up in the middle of launch?

Who needs Florida any way?

 

[Glenn]

I find it interesting that a lot of different groups oppose a lot of different power sources. Sure, it's all give and take...but we need electricity.

Hydro power: Bad for the fish.

Wind power: Bad for the bird/ it's ugly and blocks my view.

I haven't heard anything about solar, but I'm sure someone will find something to b!tch about.

 

[bvibert]

Who needs Florida any way?

x2

 

[RootDKJ]

Who needs Florida any way?

x4, but let me
get my dad out 1st

 

[deadheadskier]

x4, but let me
get my dad out 1st

certainly

My folks reside there as well. For reasons I'll never understand, they sold their place in Vt and retired to FL.

 

[dmc]

Can we store the spent fuel rods in your back yard?

Only if he lives in a poor "hood"

 

[ctenidae]

Can we store the spent fuel rods in your back yard?

I'm not particularly apposed to Nuclear Power, but no one is willing to deal with the waste.

Best treatment of spent rods is reprocessing into new rods. Unfortunately, that's been illegal until just recently.

 

[drjeff]

I personally think it's a good source of energy. I think it would be a good way to break away from the fosil powered sources currently in use. IMHO of course. I'm not here to debate.

Can we store the spent fuel rods in your back yard?

I'm not particularly apposed to Nuclear Power, but no one is willing to deal with the waste.

Yes.

Glenn's new place is close enough to VT Yankee that you almost could put a few rods out back and have a quick alternative source for barkyard BBQ meat cooking TR's