Lexington company wants to build largest US nuclear plant in Lewis County

A Lexington company wants to built a massive nuclear plant in Kentucky, but the process to bring such a facility onto the energy grid would likely take a decade or more.

If it’s built, Prosperity One would be one of the world’s largest at 6.6 gigawatts. It would be in Lewis County, home to 13,000 residents along the Ohio River.

The Nuclear Company said Wednesday it wants to begin construction in 2028 if it receives the necessary approvals…

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