Indian Point Energy Center

Read Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce President Deb Milone’s letter on why the NRC’s approval of the sale of #IndianPoint to Holtec International should be welcome news to everyone. In her most recent letter, Milone stated, The NRC staff are highly trained and experienced public servants who take their responsibilities seriously, examining facts without bias. They know Holtec well: the company's already been managing the spent fuel at Indian Point for years and will continue to do so. http://enter.gy/6186HzJVj

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - NRC issued its order approving the post-shutdown transfer of Indian Point to Holtec International for prompt decommissioning. Learn how prompt decommissioning is beneficial to the communities around Indian Point: http://enter.gy/6182HHopk

Congratulations to Entergy’s Ken Theobalds for being recognized with the Westchester County Association’s Leadership Award at this year’s 70th Anniversary Leadership Event! http://enter.gy/6182HGPI0

Executive Director of the New York State Laborers’ Organizing Fund and New York State Laborers’ PAC, John Hutchings, spoke to Construction Industry News commending Holtec International’s commitment to utilizing local labor union during Indian Point decommissioning. With the help of Executive Director of the New York State Laborers’ Organizing Fund, Indian Point will be decommissioned promptly and safely by specially-trained, skilled workers. Read more here: http://enter.gy/6187G2iQU

Congratulations to Dr. Bettye H. Perkins, Ed.D, at Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers, and all of the 2020 honorees for Westchester 914Inc.’s 10th Annual Women in Business awards! http://enter.gy/6181HGzSB

Following Indian Point’s permanent shutdown and defueling next year, Entergy plans to transfer the facility to the decommissioning experts at Holtec International for safe and prompt decommissioning. Holtec plans to complete major decommissioning activities decades sooner than Entergy. Learn more by watching Entergy’s recent presentation to the local Indian Point Nuclear Decommissioning Citizen’s Advisory Panel: http://enter.gy/6189HDlQD

We are conducting a regular, quarterly test of the #IndianPoint emergency notification sirens tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m., Thur., Oct. 15, in parts of Westchester, Rockland, Orange and Putnam counties. This is only a test and the public is not required to respond. Learn more: http://enter.gy/6187GNUDh

Deb Milone, President of the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce, spoke to Construction Industry News about her support for Indian Point’s sale to Holtec International, which will bring good paying jobs and faster redevelopment to benefit the local economy. Read more here: http://enter.gy/6183G2iUv

Construction Industry News reported on the progress of the impending license transfer agreement between Entergy’s Indian Point Energy Center by Holtec International and noted the community would benefit from the prompt decommissioning. Pam Cowan, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Holtec International said it can complete the decommissioning within 12 to 15 years of Indian Point shutting down. More: http://enter.gy/6180G2izs

Duke nuclear plant demolition timeline cut from half-century to 7 years: http://enter.gy/6183G2juz

Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley stated, Holtec International , the proposed buyer of Entergy‘s Indian Point Energy Center nuclear power plant, is making progress on its Northeast decommissioning plans. Read more here http://enter.gy/6185GsuXl

According to Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley Holtec International‘s decommissioning team will use local union labor and experienced site personnel to safely complete decommissioning (at Indian Point) decades sooner Pam Cowan, Holtec International senior vp http://enter.gy/6183Gsubf

Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley reported on the progress of the license transfer agreement between Entergy’s Indian Point Energy Center by Holtec International: Prompt decommissioningcreates immediate jobs at the shuttered nuclear plant sites and benefits local communities by opening up industrial sites sooner for re-development. Ross J. Pepe, Construction Industry Council president http://enter.gy/6184GsuZ0

Ocala StarBanner: Progress continues on the prompt decommissioning of shuttered nuclear power plants. Florida PSC approves plan to decommission the shut down Crystal River plant more than 30 years sooner. http://enter.gy/6187GW06L

We are conducting a regular, quarterly test of the #IndianPoint emergency notification sirens this evening at 6 p.m., Wed., Aug. 26, in parts of Westchester, Rockland, Orange and Putnam counties. This is only a test and the public is not required to respond. Learn more: http://enter.gy/6183GWOK7

Read @StateImpactPA’s article that reports on the progress of the decommissioning of Three Mile Island. PA state environmental regulators and decommissioning specialty firm agree on rules to decommission the shutdown Three Mile Island nuclear plant quicker, more affordably. http://enter.gy/6185GYSzv #TMINuclear

Dismantling Entergy’s #IndianPoint could take up to 60 years, but there is a plan that calls for major work to be completed in just 12 to 15. It will generate hundreds of local jobs and provide the opportunity for land redevelopment decades sooner. Learn more about the smarter plan at http://enter.gy/6184Ge4Ck