{"id":3988,"date":"2025-10-16T12:27:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T12:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/3988\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T12:27:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T12:27:12","slug":"central-pennsylvania-rallies-in-support-of-the-crane-clean-energy-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/3988\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Pennsylvania Rallies in Support of the Crane Clean Energy Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP, PA (June 25, 2025) \u2014 More than 400 new and returning Constellation employees and Pennsylvania building trades members gathered today at the Crane Clean Energy Center to hear from Gov. Josh Shapiro, local officials, and Microsoft and Constellation executives as widespread support builds for the plant\u2019s restart. \u00a0The celebration follows news that the plant could restart as early as 2027, with the approval of an early interconnection request by grid operator PJM and significant progress made on hiring, reactor operator training and major equipment purchases. Governor Shapiro wrote a letter<\/a> to PJM helping to secure approval of that expedited request.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday we begin a new chapter for reliable, emissions-free nuclear energy, returning thousands of good jobs and billions in economic opportunities for Pennsylvania families and businesses,\u201d said Joe Dominguez, Constellation president and CEO. \u201cWith PJM\u2019s action, Microsoft\u2019s historic investment, and strong support from Governor Shapiro, elected officials and members of this community, we\u2019re on track to make history ahead of schedule, helping America achieve energy independence, supercharge economic growth, and win the global AI race.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy Administration has worked closely with Constellation and PJM on the Crane Clean Energy Center since 2023 in order to get this new generation online as quickly as possible, ensure the reliability of our grid, and cement the Commonwealth\u2019s energy future,\u201d said Governor Josh Shapiro. \u201cThis restart will safely take advantage of existing infrastructure while creating thousands of energy jobs and strengthening Pennsylvania\u2019s legacy as a national energy leader. My proposed energy plan would spark the next generation of energy production here in Pennsylvania, and projects like this are going to help us continue to create energy jobs and build a more reliable, affordable energy grid. I look forward to continuing to bring people together to get stuff done for Pennsylvanians and speed up the development of new energy resources in the Commonwealth.”<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Microsoft continues its path to become a carbon negative company, this agreement brings a significant supply of new, reliable, carbon-free electricity back to the PJM power grid,\u201dsaid Bobby Hollis, VP of Energy, Microsoft. \u201cThis will help address the grids\u2019 capacity and reliability needs in the regions we operate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Constellation continues to make strong progress toward the safe and efficient restart of the Crane Clean Energy Center. The facility is now more than 64% staffed, with nearly 400 full-time employees on board and 58 additional hires with start dates in the coming weeks. Significant technical milestones have also been reached, including the successful inspection of the plant\u2019s diesel generator, steam generator, main generator, turbines, and other major systems.<\/p>\n

Many of Crane\u2019s office buildings have been renovated and enhancements to the training center and control room simulator are nearly complete. The site\u2019s new main power transformers will be delivered next year utilizing the skills of hundreds of rigging experts, local skilled labor, and electrical specialists. Constellation also remains on track with its regulatory filings and recently submitted key licensing amendments to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). In May, the NRC approved a license request to rename Unit 1 to the Crane Clean Energy Center.<\/p>\n

\u201cCrane is a huge shot in the arm for the 130,000 building and construction trades workers I am privileged to represent in Pennsylvania,\u201d said Rob Bair, president of the Pennsylvania Building and Construction Trades Council.\u00a0\u201cThese are the men and women who shape the skylines across Pennsylvania, who build everything from energy plants and hospitals to high-rise apartments and hotels. This plant will give our workers the best opportunity to truly have a middle-class living, making good money with great benefits \u2013 something they can all be proud of.\u00a0We are excited to be working with Constellation to power up the Crane Clean Energy Center.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe congratulate Constellation, Microsoft and the state of Pennsylvania for doing something that seemed impossible just a few years ago: restarting a shuttered nuclear plant,\u201d said Maria Korsnick, president and CEO, Nuclear Energy Institute. \u201cThe U.S. nuclear industry is uniquely positioned to meet the rising demand for clean, reliable, and affordable energy. The Crane Clean Energy Center is a powerful example of how our industry is rising to the challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n

Constellation pledged $1 million in community contributions over five years and has already provided $185,000 to community partners in 2025. During today\u2019s event, the company announced two new community donations:<\/p>\n

$25,000 Lower Dauphin Communities That Care\u2019s Bookmobile, which serves local schools
\n$20,000 Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

“Constellation has always been a good neighbor for Londonderry Township and we are looking forward to that continuing into the future,\u201d added Anna Dale, Londonderry Township Supervisor. \u201cAn active power plant is good for our local economy and helps support countless businesses across the region. Their support of our community, especially the fire department, has always been exceptional and we remain grateful for all of the support they’ve shown.”<\/p>\n

Prior to its premature retirement in 2019, the plant served as an economic engine for the state. An independent study<\/a> found that Constellation\u2019s $1.6 billion investment to restart the Crane Clean Energy Center is expected to:<\/p>\n

Create 3,400 direct and indirect jobs
\nAdd $16 billion\u00a0to Pennsylvania\u2019s GDP
\nGenerate more than $3 billion in state and federal tax revenue<\/p>\n

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