For Immediate Release
January 27, 2009
Contact: Robert Black
Nuclear Energy for Texans
512-617-5620
rblack@nuclearenergyfortexans.org
AUSTIN – Nuclear Energy for Texans (NET) today applauded Gov. Rick Perry’s call for increased nuclear generation in Texas. In his State-of-the-State address to a joint session of the Texas Legislature Gov. Perry said that Texas should support and encourage increased nuclear production.
“NET is very encouraged by the tremendous support Gov. Perry has shown for nuclear energy during his administration,” said Tom Forbes, NET President. “Texans recognize the need for an increased and diverse energy portfolio to meet our states future energy needs and NET appreciates Gov. Perry supporting expansion of nuclear power as a means to reach that important goal.”
Texas is expecting a tremendous increase in electricity demand over the next 20 years as the population continues to expand. Independent studies show that the need for power in the state is expected to grow 48 percent by 2030. Nuclear energy is the only proven base-load energy source that can safely and reliably produce tremendous amounts of electricity without emitting harmful greenhouse gases.
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About Nuclear Energy for Texans:
United under the name Nuclear Energy for Texans, a statewide coalition has formed in support of nuclear energy as a safe, clean and reliable alternative to meeting the increasing energy needs of the state. The coalition includes elected officials at the state and local level, representatives from business and industry, health organizations and the scientific and engineering community. The coalition was formed solely to educate Texans and promote the benefits of nuclear energy as a safe, reliable and clean alternative form of electricity for the state.
To learn more about NET, log on to www.NuclearEnergyForTexans.org.