Nuke Reactor Coming Soon To JoCo?!?

The newspaper reports on paperwork and far away prospects . . .

"As part of an effort to bring more clean energy options to the grid, nuclear innovation company TerraPower, Evergy and the Kansas Department of Commerce announced in September that they entered into a memorandum of understanding in order to explore building a Natrium advanced nuclear reactor site somewhere within Evergy’s service territory in Kansas.

"No site has been selected at this time, but the state and its partners are hoping to have a final decision in 2026. At least three other municipalities have written letters expressing their interest to be involved in future conversations about site plans . . . 

"On Thursday, the De Soto City Council unanimously approved sending a similar letter to throw their hat in the ring for the project as details become clearer."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

A Johnson County city could be in the running for state-backed nuclear plant

Kansas is exploring bringing a nuclear reactor to the state to help fuel its grid with clean energy.