Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, May 29, 2012

Japan Government Eyes Summer Electricity Rationing Plan

Industry/Regulatory/Political

• The Japanese government and four regional power companies will announce electricity rationing contingency plans by mid-June. With all of Japan’s nuclear reactors offline, the government is predicting power shortages in the western and northern areas of the country. Blackouts are expected to be limited to a few hours per day in each area, and essential services such as railways, hospitals and fire departments…