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Feds Plan Special Inspection Of Fermi 2 Nuke Plant

A special federal inspection is planned of DTE Energy’s Fermi 2 nuclear power plant this year because the Monroe-area facility’s reactor was shut down too many times in 2012, officials said.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/16

Environmental Coalition Argues Against Fermi 3 Power Plant Addition

An environmental coalition is making more arguments against a proposed addition to DTE Energy Co.’s Fermi nuclear plant in southeastern Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/06

US Chides DTE For Errors Before Fermi 2 Pump Break

A federal report is criticizing DTE Energy Co. for what it says are maintenance failures leading up to the June breakdown of a cooling water pump at the Fermi 2 nuclear power plant.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/31

Proposed New Nuclear Reactor At Fermi Plant Clears Hurdle

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has found that environmental concerns are not significant enough to halt the construction of a proposed new reactor at the Fermi plant in Monroe County.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/17

Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant Still Down As Repairs Continue

DTE Energy says it may take months before the Fermi 2 nuclear power plant returns to full power because of substantial repairs needed on a reactor water pump.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/07

Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant Shuts Down

DTE Energy has shut down its Fermi 2 nuclear power plant near Monroe because of an excess of hydrogen gas in a cooling system for the main electrical generator.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/08

Public Invited To Discuss Proposed New Nuclear Plant In Michigan

The topic is whether DTE Energy should be permitted to build a new nuclear facility just southwest of the existing Fermi plant to provide even more nuclear power.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/14