State of Missouri selected for nuclear summit

Event aims to create momentum for additional nuclear generation in the Show-Me State

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced the state has been selected by the National Governors Association (NGA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to convene an in-state nuclear summit. The goal of the summit is to create the momentum needed to transform existing conceptual plans for new nuclear generation into definitive and actional projects.  

"It's imperative for Missouri to develop new sources of reliable energy to serve our businesses, communities and citizens," said Gov. Mike Kehoe. “Missouri’s current nuclear fleet consists of a single reactor at the Callaway Energy Center, which generates 14% of in-state electricity. Expansions to Missouri’s nuclear capacity will make a meaningful contribution to the United States’ energy dominance, increase regional grid reliability and provide a steady supply of alternative fuels that will empower private industry to meet their energy goals and reduce reliance on energy imports.”  

The only nuclear power plant in Ameren Missouri's fleet, the Callaway Energy Center generates 1,284 MW and was declared operational in 1984.

The governor's office along with DNR will serve as designated co-leads for the nuclear summit and direct its outcomes. Through the summit, the state aims to collaborate with a wide array of entities, including Missouri's investor-owned electric utilities, University of Missouri, Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Missouri Public Utility Alliance, City Utilities of Springfield and others. 

“We look forward to working with NGA and DOE to move both Missouri and the country forward in advancing nuclear energy,” said Kurt Schaefer, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

For more information on the summit, please visit the NGA's website.