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Nominee pledges to return ‘collegiality’ to nuclear agency

U.S. senators eager to turn the page on a divisive chapter at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Wednesday welcomed President Barack Obama’s choice to become the new chairman.

NRC chief Jaczko not packing just yet

Gregory Jaczko, who said this week he is resigning as chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, is not packing his bags just yet.

Henderson facilities’ efficiency praised

Nancy Sutley, chairwoman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, visited two Henderson facilities with city officials Thursday morning.

Obama nominates NRC commissioner opposed by Reid to another term

President Barack Obama on Tuesday nominated nuclear engineer Kristine Svinicki to a second term on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, setting up a potential conflict with Nevada Sen. Harry Reid.

Interior secretary touts new solar power plant in Ivanpah Valley

On a blustery Monday in the Ivanpah Valley that seemed better suited for a wind farm, Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar flipped the ceremonial switch on the nation’s first large-scale solar power plant to be built on public land.

Children practice conservation at Goddard School

To help keep the Earth clean, kids at the Goddard School in Henderson spent March learning how to conserve energy by eating without the lights on and recycling.

Reid promotes green energy at North Las Vegas company

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid might have had a flashback as he settled Thursday in the driver’s seat and grabbed the steering wheel of an electric-powered vehicle designed for police.