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More American Nuclear Power Plants in the Works?
Edited for brevity. Hat tip: Policy PeteCompanies in Illinois, Louisiana and Virginia are preparing to file for permits to build the nationâs first new nuclear power plant since the 1970s. The partial meltdown at Three Mile Island in 1979 halted the industry from ordering new plants. The Chicago Tribune reported Sunday, however, that Exelon Corp., co-owner of a Clinton, Ill., plant, New Orleans-based Entergy and Richmond, Va.-based Dominion Resources are expected to apply this fall for early site permits to reserve spots for the next generation of nuclear reactors. Central Illinois could end up with two nuclear plants. Its first reactor drew opposition in the 1970s, but the Tribune reported that many residents have learned to live with the plant. The utilities seem to be taking advantage of a more nuclear friendly climate as natural gas prices bounce higher and concerns grow over environmental effects of fossil fuels. âBout damn time. Unfortunately, it will take several years for any new plants to be built and come online, but the sooner we start the better. The howling this winter over natural gas prices should be particularly spectacular. Posted by: Dar 2003-07-23 |
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