Arizona Utility Collaboration on Nuclear Power

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Utility companies just proposed a new nuclear plant in Arizona. What to know

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Arizona Public Service , Salt River Project and Tucson Electric Power said they are teaming up to explore ways to provide more power through the expanded use of nuclear energy.

The Palo Verde Generating Station , about 55 miles west of Phoenix , has been producing power since the mid-1980s .

The utilities say they will consider small nuclear reactors as well as larger ones.

Utility companies just proposed a new nuclear plant in Arizona .

A small nuclear reactor would employ fewer people, possibly in the range of 100 or 200 , plus temporary workers during the construction phase.

The utilities have applied for a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy .

It could take 15 or more years from the planning stage to completion.

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