Washington, D.C. – Today, the Nuclear Energy Institute’s Maria Korsnick joined Energy Secretary Rick Perry and Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia for the capping of the containment vessel on Vogtle 3. The following is a statement from Maria Korsnick, president and chief executive officer of NEI.
“Today is an exciting day for the state of Georgia and our country as we move closer to completing the nation’s first new nuclear plant in 30 years. The progress made today on Vogtle 3 is another reminder that the United States remains a significant force in the global nuclear industry.
“We thank the administration and Secretary Perry for their support of the Vogtle project, which is a wise investment for the future of America’s nuclear power sector and our clean energy future.
“Building Vogtle 3 and 4 is the largest job-producing construction project in Georgia, and when finished the reactors will employ hundreds of highly skilled workers for decades to come. Producing massive amounts of emission-free electricity around the clock, the four-reactor Vogtle nuclear power station will be one of America’s largest clean energy facilities.”
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