Scottish government rejects new nuclear 10 October 2007 Scottish ministers have rejected new nuclear power stations in their response to the UK consultation on nuclear power.New plants were described as “dangerous and unnecessary” by the Scottish government, which previously opted out of the separate Westminster consultation pursuing deep disposal of nuclear waste.Energy minister Jim Mather wants the money that could be spent on nuclear power reallocated to make Scotland, and the UK, world leaders in renewable technology.The Scottish government can veto any new nuclear plants through its right to refuse consent for onshore power stations over 50MW under the Electricity Act 1989.The Scottish submission to the UK government consultation says Scotland already produces more energy than it consumes, and new technologies are “far more secure” than relying on finite imported uranium resources.

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A high-ranking official in the Ministry of Electricity and Energy, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, claims that the nuclear deal between the government and the US-based Powered Corporation has been misrepresented by the Yemeni press.   “What has been said in the press about the deal between the Ministry of Electricity and Energy and the Powered Corporation is not true and is full of misleading information,” said a high-ranking source in the Ministry Electricity and Energy. “There are people in the government who do not want to see nuclear power working in Yemen because it will make corruption more difficult to get away with.”

BALTIMORE (Map, News) - Constellation Energy has already proved to be quite profitable for investors this year, and a recent decision by the Department of Energy could lead to future nuclear development opportunities for the Baltimore firm.The DOE last week issued final regulations for the loan guarantee program authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, paving the way for billions of dollars in future federal support of clean energy products using innovative technologies.