[ RadSafe ] [Nuclear News] FPL Proposes Expanding Nuclear Power

[Sandy Perle]

FPL Proposes Expanding Nuclear Power
 
Florida Power & Light Plans to Expand Nuclear Power Capacity, Build 
Nuclear Units in Florida 

JUNO BEACH, Fla. (AP) Aug 15  -- Florida Power & Light Co., a unit of 
energy company FPL Group Inc., said Wednesday it intends to expand 
its power production in Florida and will pursue building two new 
nuclear power units.
 
FPL proposes to add about 400 megawatts of power capacity to its 
existing nuclear power plants in Florida by 2012, pending regulatory 
approvals. The company also plans to pursue the addition of two new 
nuclear power units by 2020, which would add up to 3,000 megawatts of 
power to Florida's electric grid.

FPL estimates the additional nuclear power would keep 11 million tons 
of carbon dioxide out of the environment every year, helping the 
state meet its goals for reducing greenhouse gases.

The proposals, still in the early stages of development, will require 
extensive review and approvals from state and federal agencies, 
including the Public Service Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission.

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