Nuclear Plant Siting Feasibility Study Program

Funding through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides federal grant funds to a political subdivision to conduct a feasibility study to assess (1) siting options for new advanced nuclear reactors throughout Nebraska (2) existing electric generation facilities based on key compatibility assets for advanced nuclear reactors.

What Can the Grants Be Used for? 

Funds may be used to conduct a feasibility study to assess (1) siting options for new advanced nuclear reactors throughout Nebraska and (2) existing electric generation facilities based on key compatibility assets for such advanced nuclear reactors. The funds will provide for the preconstruction feasibility study as well as applicable planning and design costs to be a key partner in achieving the goals of the EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP). The new nuclear generation can help meet the State’s CPP goals, which include new nuclear reactors that come on‐line, including those under construction, and existing facilities that expand their capacity.

Who is Eligible to Apply? 

Any political subdivision which owns or operates a nuclear power plant in Nebraska at the time of application submission.

Political Subdivision: In accordance with Neb. Rev. St. §13-1612, political subdivisions are “villages, cities, counties, school districts, public power districts, community colleges, natural resources districts, and all other units of local government.” For purposes of this Program, the Awardee shall be a political subdivision formed in accordance with Neb. Rev. St. §13-310 et seq.

Application Due: 10/28/2022 5:00 PM Central Standard Time
Anticipated Award Date: January 2023
Period of Performance: Funds must be expended by September 2026. 

Press Releases:

• Nebraska Department of Economic Development is accepting applications for Nuclear Plant Siting Feasibility Study Program