Xcel Energy’s Monticello nuclear plant receives federal approval …
MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 2, 2025) – Xcel Energy will extend the operation of its carbon-free Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant well into the future to support its clean energy vision, following the recent renewal of the plant’s operating license by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).. The federal approval allows the plant to operate an …
Xcel Energy’s Monticello Nuclear Plant Receives Federal …
Jan 2, 2025 · Together with its counterpart near Red Wing, MN, the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant, Monticello provides nearly a quarter of the electricity Xcel Energy customers use in the...
Xcel Energy's Monticello Nuclear Plant Receives 20-Year Extension
6 days ago · XEL receives a 20-year license extension for Monticello Nuclear Generating plant. This supports XEL's transition to 100% carbon-free electricity.
Xcel Energy · Between the Lines
Jan 2, 2025 · “The Monticello plant has long been an essential source of clean, safe and reliable energy, powering more than 500,000 homes annually in the Upper Midwest,” said Bob Frenzel, Xcel Energy chairman, president and CEO. “As the only 24/7 carbon-free energy source we have, nuclear energy will be key to accelerating our journey to a clean energy future while ensuring we also meet the ...
Monticello Nuclear Plant refuels for two more years of ... - Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy has filed with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a 20-year extension of Monticello’s operating license, allowing the plant to continue operations through 2050. The company’s current plan calls for Monticello to operate until at least 2040.
What we know about the Monticello nuclear plant tritium leak
Mar 27, 2023 · The leak at Xcel Energy nuclear generating plant near Monticello, Minn. was detected nearly four months ago and reported to state and federal regulators.
400,000 gallons of radioactive water leaked from a nuclear plant …
Mar 17, 2023 · ST.. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota regulators said Thursday they’re monitoring the cleanup of a leak of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water from Xcel Energy’s Monticello nuclear power plant, and the company said there’s no danger to the public.
Xcel Energy to take Monticello nuclear plant offline to fix tritium ...
MINNEAPOLIS (March 23, 2023) – Xcel Energy will begin powering down its Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant tomorrow to allow it to more quickly perform the repairs needed to permanently resolve a leak of water containing tritium at the plant.
Regulators: Nuclear plant leak didn’t require public notice
Mar 18, 2023 · Minnesota regulators knew four months ago that radioactive waste had leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello — but they didn’t announce anything about the leak until this week.
Minnesota nuclear power plant to shut down Friday to repair …
Mar 24, 2023 · Cooling towers release heat generated by boiling water reactors at Xcel Energy's Nuclear Generating Plant on October 2, 2019, in Monticello, Minnesota. The plant is shutting down Friday...