Xcel Energy says the costs of upgrading its Monticello nuclear plant have doubled to $640 million. The utility revealed the cost in a filing Wednesday with the state Public Utilities Commission, after previously saying the figure was a trade secret.
Another disaster exercise at the Monticello Nuclear Power Plant. Officials with the state of Minnesota, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Homeland Security, Xcel Energy, Wright County and Sherburne County will perform the drill tomorrow.
The Monticello nuclear power plant has been returned to full service. The Xcel Energy plant was shut down last Friday so a safety relief valve could be replaced.