R&D Tax Credit for 2010

As you are likely aware, the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit has yet to be renewed for the 2010 tax year. Historically, the tax credit has expired and been retroactively renewed five times in its brief history. While there are no certainties, it is highly likely that the R&D Tax Credit will be renewed […]

Nuclear Power: The U.S. and The World

We hear this debate rage about how US has lost its “nuclear prowess” to countries like China, Japan, South Korean and EU countries. I must admit I feel some angst when looking at the peaceful use of nuclear power that began as an industry in the US and see countries taking that technology and deploying […]

Nuclear Renaissance Creates Staffing Demands

A message from Brad Myers, Director of Technical Services for BCP: Ahhh… the nuclear renaissance! Over the last several years we have been hearing more and more about the “nuclear renaissance”. These discussions have centered around the need for base load power, “global warming” and the effects of coal fired power plants on the environment. […]

From Fission to Fusion

BCP’s ES SBU recently submitted a proposal for the ITER project. “ITER stands for International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor and is a joint international research and development project that aims to demonstrate the scientific and technical feasibility of fusion power. The partners in the project – the ITER Parties – are the European Union (represented by […]