文章核心观点 - 美国最大的清洁能源来源是乔治亚州韦恩斯伯勒的核电站Vogtle [1] - Vogtle核电站新增的两台反应堆可以为超过100万个家庭和企业供电 [1] - 建设新的核电站是一个艰难且昂贵的过程 [1] - Vogtle核电站的两台新反应堆最初预算为140亿美元,但最终成本超过了两倍,并且延迟了7年 [1] - 美国目前有54座运营中的核电厂,94台反应堆,是全球最大的核电生产国,占全球核电量的30% [2] - 美国核电厂平均运营42年,更换它们是一项复杂的任务 [2] 文章内容总结 核电站建设情况 - Vogtle核电站新增的两台反应堆是30多年来美国首次从头建设并接入电网的反应堆 [1] - Vogtle核电站新增两台反应堆的初始预算为140亿美元,但最终成本超过了两倍,并且延迟了7年 [1] - 建设新核电站面临诸多挑战,包括福岛核事故、承包商破产、新冠疫情等 [1] 美国核电行业现状 - 美国是全球最大的核电生产国,占全球核电量的30% [2] - 美国目前有54座运营中的核电厂,94台反应堆 [2] - 美国核电厂平均运营42年,更换它们是一项复杂的任务 [2] 电力需求情况 - 2022年美国发电量约4.18万亿千瓦时,同比增长2.2% [1] - 数据中心和人工智能的需求正推动对核电的新兴趣 [1]

Near-term rate relief possible due to lower state corporate tax rate ATLANTA, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) voted unanimously this week to approve a motion by Commissioner Fitz Johnson to expedite the return of approximately $122 million for the benefit of Georgia Power customers as early as January 2025. The funds are available due to recent changes to state tax law which lowered the company's corporate tax rate and will help offset inflationary related cost incr ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSBC), the holding company for Great Southern Bank, expects to report third quarter 2024 preliminary earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, and host a conference call on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time (3:00 p.m. Eastern Time). The call will be available live or later in a recorded version at the Company's Investor Relations website, https://investors.greatsouthernbank.co ...

Early agreements now cover nearly 65% of company's union workforce ATLANTA, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has reached a tentative agreement with its final general committee of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers - Transportation Division (SMART-TD). SMART-TD is the company's largest labor union, representing train conductors across the company's 22-state network. The latest agreement ensures coverage for all Norfolk Sout ...

Norfolk Southern's (NSC) bottom line is bolstered by reduced cost and improved operational efficiency. A shareholder-friendly approach bodes well for the company. However, NSC continues to grapple with the adverse impacts of the Ohio incident. Factors Favoring NSC Norfolk Southern's strategic decision to move more than 320 locomotives into storage or offline has led to significant cost savings and operational improvements. By reducing fuel consumption, maintenance expenses and overtime by about 20% in the s ...

Southern Company (SO) , through its subsidiary PowerSecure, has announced that its Durham campus microgrid will launch a 100% renewable fuel initiative this month. This initiative demonstrates the company's dedication to innovative energy solutions and environmental responsibility in the energy sector. The Role of PowerSecure in Energy Innovation Southern's Commitment to Clean Energy: SO's unit PowerSecure's CEO, Chris Cummiskey, emphasizes that the adoption of renewable fuels marks a key advancement in mee ...

Early agreements made with nine unions over the past two weeks cover approximately 55% of railroad's total union workforce ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the Labor Day holiday, which celebrates the achievements of American workers, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is proud to announce it has reached tentative, five-year collective bargaining agreements with five labor unions in addition to the four announced last week. These nine agreements, which, together, cover approximately 55% ...

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Agreements come months before next collective bargaining round, giving covered employees early assurances on significant future improvements to pay, health care, and vacation ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC), in partnership with BNSF Railway, has reached tentative, five-year collective bargaining agreements with the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Division/TCU (BRC), the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers - Mechanical D ...