US-based EnergySolutions is to begin initial planning and scoping activities to support the pursuit of an early site permit from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for new nuclear at the Kewaunee nuclear power station site in Wisconsin.
EnergySolutions said on 13 May it is working with WEC Energy Group, a Wisconsin-based public utility, to explore new nuclear generation at the site.
It said now plans to carry out in-depth studies related to the Kewaunee site and environmental considerations, with the aim of securing NRC permits.