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Doubtful futute for Perry Nuclear Power Plant: First Energy wants it to be classified as “clean”

As Perry Nuclear Power Plant continues its shutdown for refueling future remains up in the air , news.net 5 .com  Mar 22, 2017 “.….. Owner FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company though announced in February they’re looking to get out of the competitive generating business.

“That could be selling the plant, it could be finding some type of solution that would bring it into a more regulated like environment or it could mean closing,” said FirstEnergy Spokesperson Jennifer Young…….

FirstEnergy would like to see the state adopt a Zero Emissions Nuclear Program which the state legislature is expected to consider. It’s a measure that would recognize nuclear as a clean energy source much like credits provided for wind and solar…..

March 24, 2017 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general