Nuclear Energy

The Crystal River nuclear plant was a driver of commercial life in rural Citrus County, Fla. The power company's decision to close the troubled plant will leave taxpayers and ratepayers on the hook for up to several billion dollars and has residents worried about their region's future.

The parent company of Progress Energy Florida announced today they'll permanently close the troubled Crystal River nuclear generator. The plant hasn't…

Utility companies in Florida are allowed to charge customers for power plants that may never be built. It’s allowed under a law passed in 2006. A…