The company charged with decommissioning a nuclear powerplant in Zion, Ill.—among the largest undertakings of its kind in the nation—could face a financial shortfall before completing work on the $800-million project, according to Chicago-based former plant operator Exelon.
Exelon officials indicated that, late last year, nuclear-waste management firm EnergySolutions informed them of a potential shortfall and how the company intended to address it. "They've kept us apprised of all activity involving the project every step of the way," says Exelon spokeswoman Krista Lopykinski. "They are on track to complete the work that's outlined in our agreement."