Wyoming's Coal Graveyard Gets a Nuclear Glow-Up
Published Date: 6/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy are reviewing plans for a new Natrium advanced nuclear reactor at Kemmerer Power Station in Wyoming. This project aims to replace old coal plants and provide cleaner energy for the PacifiCorp area. The public can comment on the draft environmental report before a final decision, which could impact local jobs and energy costs in the coming years.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Natrium reactor may replace coal power
The applicant proposes building a Natrium advanced nuclear reactor at Kemmerer to replace electricity generation capacity from retiring coal-fired plants and provide cleaner energy for the PacifiCorp service area. This change could affect how electricity is produced and delivered for customers in the PacifiCorp area as the project proceeds.
Potential effects on local jobs in Kemmerer
The draft EIS says construction and operation of the proposed Natrium reactor at the Kemmerer site could affect local jobs in Lincoln County, Wyoming. If you live or work near Kemmerer, employment in your community could change as the project advances or if the permit is denied or built elsewhere.
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