US / Illinois Takes Key Step Towards Lifting Ban On New Nuclear
Projects could include large-scale reactors and SMRs
Byron
US / Constellation To Invest $800 Million In Braidwood And Byron Nuclear Station Uprates
Reactors among those to benefit from recent legislation
US / Constellation Gets $2.5 Million To Study Direct Air Capture Technology At Nuclear Station
Possible next-generation technology could help combat climate crisis
Illinois / Committee Considers Legislation To End Ban On Nuclear Construction
US state already has 11 commercial power reactors
US / Regulator Approves Transfer Of 23 Nuclear Licences As Exelon Prepares For Restructuring
Move comes soon after company’s Byron and Dresden reactors were saved from closure
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