April 7, 2025

FERC greenlights Palisades Nuclear Plant restart in historic decision

The approval for interconnecting to the grid advances the first return of a nuclear plant to active service in the U.S., setting a key precedent for similar projects.

Restart Approval: FERC has accepted the interconnection service agreement between Holtec Palisades LLC, Michigan Electric Transmission Company LLC (METC), and MISO for the Palisades Nuclear Plant, effective Feb. 28. This allows the facility to reconnect to the grid as it undergoes recommissioning under Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) oversight. A Historic Return: After operating for over 40 years, the 846-MW Palisades ...

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Filing Date: April 3, 2025

Docket Numbers:

ER25-1151

Short Summary:

FERC has accepted the interconnection agreement between Holtec Palisades LLC, Michigan Electric Transmission Company LLC (METC), and MISO for the Palisades Nuclear Plant, effective Feb. 28.

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Categories:

Energy Project & Infrastructure

Tags: Generator Interconnection Service Agreements, Nuclear, Nuclear Licensing Process, Nuclear Reactor Restart

Entities: Holtec International

Markets: Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Regions: Central

States: Michigan

Regulators: FERC, U.S. NRC

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Documents:

Generator Interconnection Agreement – Tariff Amendment – Order Accepting