Vermont Citizens Action Network


	We have an extraordinary opportunity over the next year to create a clean, renewable energy future that is right for Vermont. In May 2006, the Vermont legislature unanimously passed Act 160, which gave the power to decide the future of the Vermont Yankee plant to Vermont's democratically elected representatives. Act 160 stipulates that detailed and independent studies must be conducted and that there be significant public input throughout the process. Act 160 allows us to democratically close Vermont Yankee and participate in the creation of a clean, affordable and safe energy future. Local, renewable technologies such as wind, solar, hydro and minimal biomass can meet a fifth of our energy needs by 2015, improve our economy by supporting new businesses and create new, high-paying jobs. We can replace Vermont Yankee. Act today to change tomorrow.

Lawmakers take aim at removing decision power with Yankee

March 12, 2011 by The Brattleboro Reformer

Supporters of two collaborating bills in the House and Senate hope to remove their own power regarding Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in an effort to receive a clear response from the Public Service Board. Lawmakers supportive of Yankee's relicensing have introduced Senate Bill No. 84 and House Bill No. 331 this week to remove the legislative approval requirements for the continued operations of Vermont's only nuclear plant beyond the date of its current certificate of public good.

Hebert introduces bill to remove Legislature’s power to vote on VY’s Certificate of Public Good

March 15, 2011 by VT Digger

Freshman Rep. Mike Hebert, R-Vernon, stands by his position that the more qualified Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Vermont Public Service Board, not the Vermont Legislature, should determine whether the nuclear power station should be allowed to run for another 20 years.

Japan’s Nuclear Crisis Prompts Calls For U.S. Safety Review

March 15, 2011 by VPR

Experts say the growing problems at crippled nuclear power plants in Japan may prompt a review of safety issues in the U.S. If there is a review, Vermont Yankee would probably be part of it because its design is similar to the reactors in Japan.

Fukushima Reactors Same Age, Design as Vermont Yankee

March 15, 2011 by 24/7 Wall St.

It’s no surprise that the disaster at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power generating site is causing an almost instant re-thinking of global nuclear policy. It is not even surprising that it took a disaster of this magnitude before the issue of nuclear power got the scrutiny it deserves.

With new scrutiny on nuclear power, Vermont's aging plant faces critics

March 15, 2011 by The Boston Globe

The catastrophe at Japan's nuclear power plants has added new impetus to the debate over whether to extend the operating license for an aging plant in Vermont.

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