The decades-long federal process of relocating nuclear waste moved forward in late September.
The U.S. Department of Energy made available $16 million for eight communities which have yet to be chos.
Published January 30. 2021 12:01AM | Updated January 30. 2021 10:15PM By
Politics and economics more than science and physics may well decide the future of nuclear power in the United States.
Last week the editorial board had the chance to meet virtually with Dan Stoddard, the chief nuclear officer for Dominion Energy, owner of the Millstone Power Station in Waterford, with its two nuclear reactors. Also taking part were Dominion State Policy Director for New England Weezie Nuara and Ken Holt, company spokesman for the Millstone plant.
What we took away from the meeting is that Dominion could well operate the Millstone plant for a long time, if the economics make sense, but could just as easily shutter it if they don’t.
As the paper s new politics and government reporter, I write about state and national issues with a focus on southeastern Connecticut. I particularly enjoy reporting on voting rights and how political trends play out at the local level. I ve worked as a town reporter for The Day, covering Montville and Waterford from 2019-2021 as well as writing breaking news and general assignment stories.
Sten Spinella
As the paper s new politics and government reporter, I write about state and national issues with a focus on southeastern Connecticut. I particularly enjoy reporting on voting rights and how political trends play out at the local level. I ve worked as a town reporter for The Day, covering Montville and Waterford from 2019-2021 as well as writing breaking news and general assignment stories.