Good news for nuclear power in Maryland (close to home): Constellation is investing in maintenance and improvements to keep the Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant generating for years to come. Good for Maryland, good for the environment.
Constellation to upgrade Maryland nuclear power station
"The company is also investing USD68 million in 24 state-of-the-art electrical breakers to upgrade the plant's substation and to help enable future customer service on the grid. It said preliminary analysis indicates that further upgrades at Calvert Cliffs could increase electricity production by about 10%. "This would produce more carbon-free power than all the wind and utility-scale solar currently operating in Maryland," Constellation said.That's what we need more of.
"Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center is the largest source of clean, 24/7 power in Maryland and we are making substantial financial investments to keep it running reliably while generating economic development in Maryland," said Constellation President and CEO Joe Dominguez."
Plus, we need more that look as good as this one:
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