Breaking: Federal Judge Refuses Yankee Injunction

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Per the AP via the Brattleboro Reformer:

Last month, Entergy went to court asking for a preliminary order allowing it to stay open while the underlying lawsuit works its way through the courts – possibly all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. On Monday, Judge J. Garvan Murtha denied that request.

It’s almost as though there are laws about this or something.

Update: Shumlin Response:

“In my judgment, Vermont has acted and will continue to act responsibly regarding our energy future, and we will continue to work hard to ensure that our laws are enforced and respected.  Entergy’s lawsuit is an attack on state authority, attempting to deny us a voice regarding whether Vermont Yankee will run past March 2012 — even though Entergy has known since 2002 that it could not operate the plant past that date without state approval.  I believe strongly in the state’s authority, and I believe that Entergy has not been an honest, fair and responsible player for Vermont.”

15 thoughts on “Breaking: Federal Judge Refuses Yankee Injunction”

  1. “The ruling is good news for the people of Vermont. The law is very clear that Vermont has the right to close the plant based on economic and other considerations.

    “The Vermont state Senate decided last year in a bipartisan, 26-to-4 vote not to extend Vermont Yankee’s license.  I agree with that decision.  Vermont has that authority based on federal law as well as a 2002 agreement with Entergy, the plant owner. If Vermont chooses an energy future that does not include a 40-year-old, problem-ridden nuclear power plant and that emphasizes energy efficiency and sustainable energy, that is certainly our right.”

  2. Judge denies Entergy injunction request; trial set to begin on Sept. 12

    by VTD Editor | July 18, 2011

    By Randolph T. Holhut The Commons

    Entergy Corp. has lost its bid for a preliminary injunction to keep the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant open while a lawsuit about its long-term future winds its way through the federal court system

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    http://vtdigger.org/2011/07/18…

  3. Judge denies bid to keep Yankee open

    Burlington, Vermont – July 18, 2011

    A blow for Vermont Yankee in its battle against the state to stay open. A federal judge denied the nuclear plant’s request to temporarily block Vermont from shutting the plant while Yankee sues the state.

    http://www.wcax.com/story/1510…

  4. Judge rebuffs Entergy in effort to obtain order keeping plant open

    7:30 PM, Jul. 18, 2011  

    Written by

    Terri Hallenbeck, Free Press Staff Writer

    Montpelier

    Vermont Yankee owner Entergy Corp. failed to win a guarantee that the Vernon nuclear power plant could remain open while its lawsuit against the state is pending.

    http://www.burlingtonfreepress…

  5. Entergy had said if they didn’t get an injunction, they’d have to shut down now.  Okay, let’s see you do it!  Or was that just another lie?

  6. The possibility of running per NRC w/o refueling exists. At $1 million per day, they are not shutting down any time soon so even the suggestion was a laugh & more of their typical bluff & bluster.

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