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Public votes for continued Mühleberg operation
Voters in the Swiss canton of Bern have rejected a proposal for the immediate shut down of the Mühleberg nuclear power plant. The plant will now close as intended in 2019.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 19 May 2014
Swiss want say on nuclear phase out
Nuclear energy is an essential part of Switzerland's energy mix and more debate is needed about its planned phase out, a poll of attitudes towards nuclear power in the country shows.
Nuclear Policies
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Thursday, 23 January 2014
Fuel cycle roundup #18
• First uranium leaves Lost Creek
• Construction starts at Four Mile
• Westinghouse fuel deal extended
• Cameco out of South Texas exploration
• Talvivaara not worried by permit recall
Uranium & Fuel
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Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Political risks prompt early closure of Swiss plant
Switzerland's Mühleberg nuclear power plant will be permanently shut down in 2019 instead of the earlier planned 2022 because of "uncertainty surrounding political and regulatory trends," operator BKW FMB Energy has announced.
Corporate
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Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Swiss utilities face waste hike
The Swiss cabinet has proposed a raise in targets for waste and decommissioning funds that would lead to a hike of some 76% in annual utility contributions next year. A consultation is being launched this month.
Waste & Recycling
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Friday, 16 August 2013
Fuel cycle roundup #12
• Areva fuels Swiss plant
• Kepco makes uranium commitment
• Russian enrichment plant gets extension
Uranium & Fuel
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Monday, 29 July 2013
Mühleberg appeal upheld
The Mühleberg nuclear power plant can continue operating indefinitely, Switzerland's Federal Court has ruled, overturning a March 2012 ruling by the Federal Administrative Court that it would have to close in June.
Regulation & Safety
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Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Proposal sees Mühleberg operating to 2022
The Mühleberg nuclear power plant could avoid shutdown this year and operate until 2022 under an initiative announced by the government of the Swiss canton of Bern. Operator BKW FMB Energy said the proposal for a negotiated shutdown "could be an option."
Nuclear Policies
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Thursday, 7 March 2013
Swiss to vote on new proposal for phase out
A Green-led initiative to phase out the use of nuclear energy in Switzerland by 2029 has secured enough support for a national referendum on the issue to be held. A date for the vote has yet to be announced.
Nuclear Policies
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Friday, 18 January 2013
Mühleberg upgrade decision delayed
Swiss utility BKW FMB Energy has delayed a decision on making safety-related upgrades at the Mühleberg nuclear power plant. The decision - originally expected in mid-2013 - will now be made at the end of 2013.
Corporate
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Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Green initiative 'risks Swiss energy security'
A Green-led initiative to enshrine nuclear phaseout plans in Swiss law has secured enough support to force a public vote on the issue. Nuclear supporters say the move would needlessly jeopardise energy security.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 19 November 2012
Swiss energy strategy relies on imports and gas
Residents will see their electricity costs rise as Switzerland makes more use of fossil fuels on its way to phasing out nuclear power under the country's proposed new energy strategy.
Nuclear Policies
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Monday, 1 October 2012
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Voters in the Swiss canton of Bern have rejected a proposal for the immediate shut down of the Mühleberg nuclear power plant. The plant will now close as intended in 2019.
Nuclear energy is an essential part of Switzerland's energy mix and more debate is needed about its planned phase out, a poll of attitudes towards nuclear power in the country shows.
The Mühleberg nuclear power plant could avoid shutdown this year and operate until 2022 under an initiative announced by the government of the Swiss canton of Bern. Operator BKW FMB Energy said the proposal for a negotiated shutdown "could be an option."