Alternative energy is no stranger to DeWitt County, especially in the last few years, however, there could be a new source coming soon.

DeWitt County Board Chair Joe Witte explains Constellation Energy approached them in pursuit of a letter of support to assist in the US Department of Energy grant application, that will go towards constructing a small modular nuclear reactor. 

Witte feels this could be a good opportunity for DeWitt County, as it will provide reliable clean energy, as well as economic development through jobs offered by Constellation. 

The Board has agreed to give a letter of support to the US Department of Energy. Constellation will not be able to build anything regarding the reactor until 2026 due to the expiration date of Illinois' moratorium on their development.