“There is simply no silver stake to put in the heart of our energy problems.”

—John Rowe
Chairman, president and chief executive officer
Exelon Corp.
June 9, 2008


“Nuclear generation is … cost-competitive with other forms of generation. Our evaluation included coal, natural gas and other forms of generation, including renewables. Bottom line, nuclear is the right choice for our customers in South Carolina.”

—Kevin Marsh
President, South Carolina Electric and Gas
SCE&G press release
May 27, 2008


“We have the history, we have the willpower, we have the programs and, in South Carolina, we have the talent base for a nuclear renaissance. … We have aging plants, and we have a growing demand for energy. … What we offer today is the most advanced nuclear energy technology.”

Tom Zarges
President, URS Washington Division
As quoted in “Indian Land Opens Doors to Nuclear Energy HQ”
The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.)
May 6, 2008


“This country is going to need new nuclear power plants.”

—Robert Malone
Chairman and chief executive officer, BP America Inc.
Nuclear Energy Assembly
May 6, 2008