Constellation Energy is in discussions with the US state of Pennsylvania governor’s office and state legislators regarding funding for a potential restart of a unit at the Three Mile Island power facility, Reuters has reported.
The ongoing talks have been described as “beyond preliminary” by two sources.
The move indicates that Constellation is moving forward with plans to bring back part of the nuclear generation site in southern Pennsylvania, which was operational from 1974 until its closure in 2019.
The unit at Three Mile Island that may be restarted is distinct from the facility’s unit 2, which suffered a partial meltdown in 1979 – the most notorious nuclear accident in US history.
The move would be the first re-opening of a US nuclear power plant following a shutdown.
Despite the anticipated high costs, logistical hurdles and potential public and political resistance due to safety and environmental concerns, nuclear energy is gaining renewed interest as the US sees an increase in power demand, particularly from the technology sector.
https://www.power-technology.com/news/constellation-three-mile-island-pennsylvania/
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