11
Sep
2015
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, issued the following statement on Exelon's decision to continue operations at its Quad Cities Nuclear Plant until May of 2018:
"The Quad Cities nuclear plant is a critical employer and economic engine for our communities, and it's hard to overstate its importance to the region.
"The decision to keep the plant running will mean hundreds of families will have continued access to reliable, affordable energy while workers stay on in good, well-paying jobs. The investment will reap benefits throughout area communities and local economies.
"This continuation, however, is not a permanent solution for the plant or the region.
"I look forward to using the time to work with Exelon and other state leaders to attempt to find a way to preserve these jobs and the billions of dollars in economic benefits this plant bring to the state."
