nuclear energy

British engine maker Rolls Royce is working to develop a nuclear reactor that’s larger than what Indiana state law allows. Lawmakers are working to change the law to accommodate the company — even though it could be a decade before the reactor is ready for launch.

The owner of the Palisades Nuclear Plant in southwest Michigan said there’s still hope for restarting the out-of-service facility. But no nuclear plant in the U.S. has successfully restarted after officially closing.

A bill in a Michigan Senate committee would require a study to look at the potential effects of building nuclear plants in the state.

The Palisades power plant in Covert, Michigan was shut down last last week, likely for the last time. Decommissioning the plant to follow, unless state finds a last-minute buyer.

Michigan could study building more nuclear facilities under a plan advancing in the state Legislature.

Purdue University plans to explore advanced nuclear energy technologies in collaboration with Duke Energy to meet campus power needs.