Governors explore larger role in nuclear licensing

Journal Article · Wed May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Electr. Light Power; (United States)

OSTI ID:5574523

Lovins, A

A task force of state governors is examining what states can do to wield more authority in mitigating financing problems at nuclear power plants. The state role in plant financing is likely to grow in the future, although analysts see an improvement in the general conditions for managing design and construction. Suggested techniques include federal or state certification that a utility has the financial, technical, and managerial skills to undertake a nuclear project. Other options are standardized designs and improved utility forecasts. The task force report, ''State Perspectives on Nuclear Power Plant Financing,'' is available from the National Governors Association.

• Research Organization: Rocky Mountain Institute, Snowmass, CO
• OSTI ID: 5574523
• Journal Information: Electr. Light Power; (United States), Journal Name: Electr. Light Power; (United States) Vol. 63:5; ISSN ELLPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

21 SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS
210700* -- Nuclear Power Plants-- Regulation & Licensing
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290600 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Nuclear Energy
CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
FINANCING
LICENSING
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
POWER PLANTS
PUBLIC UTILITIES
REGULATIONS
STANDARDIZATION
STATE GOVERNMENT
THERMAL POWER PLANTS