Three Mile Island Eyes Restart: Nuclear Board Set to Review Bold Plan
Published Date: 5/15/2026
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Constellation Energy wants to restart power at the Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center (formerly Three Mile Island) until 2034. A special board of judges is now set up to review a hearing request about this plan, making sure everything’s safe and fair. This affects local communities and energy users, with decisions happening soon but no immediate cost changes announced.
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