Beginning in 1965, electric power companies began building generating plants burning high - sulfur heavy fuel oil made from imported crude. (issues.org)
He said coal power generation is no longer socially acceptable in many parts of the country and most electric power companies prefer natural gas and renewables because they cost less. (scientificamerican.com)
Electrical pump systems for cooling water remained inoperative as of 6 pm Eastern, although Reuters reported that Tokyo Electric Power Company succeeded in laying a giant extension cord to the stricken nuclear power plant early Saturday morning in Japan, which could be used to power up the site's pumps for cooling water. (scientificamerican.com)