Reviving Three Mile Island: The Journey to Restart a Nuclear Legacy
Constellation Energy seeks to restore and relicense its Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. Following a significant deal with Microsoft, plans to restart the Unit 1 reactor are underway, amidst environmental and safety concerns. This ambitious project involves substantial investment and is slated for completion by 2028.
Constellation Energy is embarking on a groundbreaking endeavor to restore its Three Mile Island nuclear power plant's operational status. The move comes after a pivotal meeting with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, marking the beginning of efforts to rejuvenate the storied site.
A groundbreaking 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft has paved the way for the potential restart of the Unit 1 reactor, closed in 2019 for economic reasons. The project's success hinges on extensive testing completed this year, indicating feasibility on both physical and financial fronts.
With an estimated cost of $1.6 billion, the initiative aims for a 2028 completion, promising significant local employment. However, it faces challenges from activists and stringent environmental permitting processes under the National Environmental Policy Act.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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