Missouri pushes nuclear power to reduce reliance on out-of-state electricity

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Missouri pushes nuclear power to reduce reliance on out-of-state electricity

https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/missouri-pushes-nuclear-power-reduce-reliance-out-state-electricity

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Missouri regulators released a new state energy plan that prioritizes new nuclear generation to increase grid reliability and reduce the state's reliance on imported electricity. State officials cite rising power demand from expanding artificial intelligence data centers as a primary driver for the policy shift. Ameren Missouri, which operates the state's sole commercial reactor at the Callaway plant, is assessing large reactors and small modular units for potential deployment around 2040.

Missouri energy leaders are all in on nuclear power. A new state energy plan from Missouri's Department of Natural Resources prioritizes new nuclear plants, as well as energy independence and grid reliability.Missouri uses eight times more energy than it produces, a statistic state energy leaders want to change by building more nuclear power...

"In recent years, Missouri has become more dependent on electricity from outside our state borders. The State Energy Plan provides a roadmap for reversing that trend," Gov. Mike Kehoe said in the report.

With electricity demand expected to rise from the development of artificial intelligence data centers, Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Jake Buxton said nuclear power is best suited to provide the state around the clock electricity.

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