An energy company is looking into the possibility of building a small nuclear plant in South Dakota. The company, NorthWestern Energy, is targeting a potential construction date in 2030. The plant would produce between 80 and 320 megawatts. Conventional, large nuclear reactors can produce over 700 megawatts. "A decision has not been made whether or not to build a plant," said
NorthWestern’s Jeff Decker told regulators a 320 megawatt power plant would likely cost between $1.2 billion and $1.6 billion. Other say cost is closer to $10 billion.
The estimated cost is $1.2 billion to $1.6 billion for a 320-megawatt plant. The company said it has two potential sites, but those locations are confidential.