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    More Nukes, Please

    A new reactor serves ratepayers — but not here.

    D. Dowd Muska  |  August 1, 2023

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    Gavin Newsome Should Rebuild His State’s Power Grid Instead of Destroying Everyone Else’s

    California’s power grid has been experiencing instability due to its outrageous energy goals, lack of nuclear power in its target portfolio mix, and recent heat waves. Governor Gavin Newsom has touted the state’s efforts to bolster renewable…

    Originally published inThe Daily Caller

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  July 25, 2023

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    SPPI President to Join Lou Young Radio Show to Discuss Holtec International

    Patrick Brenner will join Emmy Award-winning journalist Lou Young on “Tough Times with Lou Young” radio show to discuss the recent approval of Holtec International’s permit for a consolidated interim storage facility of spent nuclear fuel.

    Aired onWRCR 1700 AMTough Times with Lou Young

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 20, 2023

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    Embracing the American Southwest’s Energy Future

    A crucial opportunity exists to shape the American Southwest’s energy landscape and achieve economic growth while overcoming misguided opposition.

    Originally published inLas Cruces Sun-News

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 11, 2023

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    Austin and Santa Fe Can’t Nuke the Constitution

    The Supremacy Clause is the ultimate deterrent

    D. Dowd Muska  |  March 31, 2023

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    The Efficiency Dilemma: Examining Energy Sector Jobs and Electricity Generation in the US

    Solar energy is the least efficient utility-scale electric generation source in terms of electricity produced per employee.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  March 1, 2023

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    Spent Nuclear Fuel Provides an Opportunity

    But standing in the way is the worst kind of NIMBY opportunism.

    Originally published inSanta Fe New Mexican

    D. Dowd Muska  |  February 12, 2023

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    The American Southwest’s Spent Nuclear Fuel Opportunity

    Our region has what it takes to address a national challenge – guess who’s standing in the way?

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  February 3, 2023

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    A Bright, Shining Disappointment

    Solar Photovoltaic’s Failure in the Southwest.

    D. Dowd Muska  |  November 30, 2022

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    PNM Closed San Juan Generating Station and Suffered Power Outages Within a Week

    The energy crisis is here and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s hyper-political Energy Transition Act is entirely to blame.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  October 2, 2022

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