German Federation of Industry on Nuclear Closure Plan: Comment

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

Germany assumes a reduction in electricity demands. Germany assumes 
significant investment in alternative power sources. German assumes 
that the public will accept a lower standard of living when 
electrical needs are not met, all in the name of nuclear safety. You 
know what they say about about one who assumes!
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German Federation of Industry on Nuclear Closure Plan: Comment
  
Berlin, June 15 (Bloomberg) -- Following are comments from the 
Federation of German Industry, BDI, on the agreement between German 
Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and the country's utilities to withdraw 
from nuclear power: 

``The consensus between the nuclear operators and the politicians is 
in truth a result of coercion. For companies, it is of central 
importance that their interests in a secure supply of electricity at 
internationally competitive prices are guaranteed. 

``It is Germany's nuclear reactors, extremely safe and reliable, that 
have covered as much as 60 percent of power needs around the clock at 
favorable prices. 

``There are no equivalent options in sight. The government still 
hasn't presented a conclusive concept that would meet international 
requirements on carbon-dioxide emissions. The BDI fears that German 
energy policy is heading for a dead end. 

``The cost advantages of using nuclear power have allowed German 
utilities to keep up with the competition. Exiting nuclear power must 
be done in such a way that German utilities are still able to provide 
their industrial customers with competitive electricity prices. Power 
prices, which make up as much as two- thirds of companies' total 
energy costs, are decisive for their competitiveness and jobs. 

``From an industrial standpoint, Germany must be allowed to continue 
participating in the technological development of nuclear power. For 
Germany, a nation poor in natural resources, the option to use 
nuclear energy must remain open.'' 

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