They know it will work on a large scale that is why five countries will be making moon landing missions in the next five years. They are not going there to be the second people on the moon, or setup for a station to plan to goto mars. There goals are way more short term than that of exploring space.

Janesviile should talk about getting on the front end of this project.Start with nuclear, and retrofit to Heluim.

If things are not started soon the City of Janesville will be following the same route as you see GM dealing with, which is being on the tail end of things.

Read the articles; the technology isn't in practice anywhere other than a lab. If it works on a large scale, that would be wonderful.

For the correct information about nuclear power, the use of heluim 3 contact Gerald Kulcinski director of the fusion technology Institute at the UW Madison he will clear up any facts or misinformation. The City should hire him as a consultant.

Jackson,
Are you serious? Nuclear energy produces a horribly toxic waste product with a half life of several thousand years, and no safe place for storage. Not clean at all. Wind, solar and hydro power are the way to go. Think of all the jobs created by going green.

It’s a nice initiative, but the real problem is at the state level. According to Forbes (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/9/06bes...), Wisconsin ranks #39 of 50 in the “Best States for Business”. Among the highlights (in this case, low-lights), we’re #27 for business costs, #42 for regulatory environment, #39 for economic climate, and #38 for growth prospects.
If you’re looking to start a company, or do a major expansion, you’re more likely to try Virginia, Texas, NC, Utah, etc. Illinois ranks #44, and Michigan #45, if that makes you feel any better. Personally, I’d feel better if we ranked in the top 10, and then Janesville would have a real shot at some serious business expansion.

Sorry nuclear is the cleanest of man made energy, dirty energy is those dirt burner that produce very low KVA with relation to effort. The future of nuclear will surpise you with the use of H3 as fuel which our plant would be retro fitted for in the future which would require more use of labor pool. Do your research about H3, and every country on the planet future source of H3. Janesville needs this plan for the future. If you disagree with my logic, so please have a plan that will bring a big cash follow to Janesville labor pool, and tax base for many years to come. But your plan needs to come head to head with my thoughts.
This could cure Janesville short falls, and provide free heat to thousands of homes. Anyone that thinks this is a bad idea must have other interests that always come up in the US goverment AKA lobbest that have there own agenda besides what is in the best interest of the people. But Janesville will need to stand strong. It is a clear choose have a Janesville, or do not have a Janesville.

Nuclear energy is NOT clean energy. It will pass Janesville by, because it is not needed here, or anywhere else. There are many other less noxious ways to produce energy.

Will any of the people commenting on this article be at the meeting?

Okay...... who logged in under Jacksons username?!! And what did you do with the real one?

I agree Janesville man about nuclear not being easy to jump in to quick but we need to get the ball rolling now before it passes Janesville by. If Janesville negotiated a good deal they would pay big taxes, our labor halls would have clean books for years ( pipe fitters, electrians, ect.). But would be the cherry of the deal is to recalm the superheated water to be pumped around town to heat homes, and offer to future employers free heat. That would require upgrading infustructure but those cost would offset.

For a casino tell them come build it, we only ask that you pick up the bill for our school taxes.

Janesville needs to take tips from other towns like Milwaukee which produces steam, and chilled water to sell to heat, and cool building. Janesville needs to require new development to invest in the same.

WOW....now that the city manager is finally going away....he is thinking of the future of Janesville????? WOW what a switch!! He wants to spend spend and spend and then tax and tax and then tax....now he thinks that the town must be responsible and think of the future???? Is this guy real or a fake....to me....he is a fake and a true DEMOCRAT...spend spend spend and then blame someone else....go DEMO's

See you at the meeting, folks.

Jackson, I do appreciate you bringing up good ideas in this thread. It's an improvement from some of the attacks or sarcastic comments you have made in others, so keep it up.
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That said nuclear power plant construction is not an easy industry to jump into from scratch. We have no existing nuclear-related industry, and the existing companies seeking to build plants already have suppliers lined up.
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The other ideas are more realistic and Madison and other Wisconsin communities are already pursuing green, biotech, and computer industry opportunities. To the extent that Janesville can diversify in that direction we should, but we should also be realistic in that we do not have a workforce trained for any of that.
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In any case, it's funny that Sheiffer is proposing this. He's always been accused of never listening to the community.

This is definitley a great idea in theory, but I'm dying to know who will be the "participants" of this summit.

I agree with Jackson. Keep on posting. I personally like your ideas!! Have a great day!!

Jackson you better not say anything while your there. I think we all might be able spot you out by all the intelligent musings that post daily

Jackson,Just a FYI I am not so sure John Mc.Is going to be our future President,As in your statement.But who ever is going to be in the White House has a bigger than ever job to do.ie Jobs,Medical,Feed Our own people,Help stop the gas rage,Cap profits,Get american industry to REALLY understand it's American labor that runs there companys.I think we even have a National Holiday that states that very well.The labor force in Janesville has always went with out saying(some of the best in the nation)

Good idea, Mr. Sheiffer. At least someone is offering more than lip service. (cough...politicians...cough)

I will be attending, name the date. I have spoken to Steve before about planning for the day GM closes the doors, and makes Janesville the next Flint.

Foot notes of what was said. Janesville needs to appeal to bio tech, high tech, green companies. Also have a bid on every company looking to relocate or start up in Janesville.
Janesville should push tourism AKA push for a casino on I-90, and racine. Further more jump on the future Presidents John Mc statement to order many new nuclear power plant in the US in his first term. This will dump large dollars into Janesville for many years. Lets be the first to show interest.