Rösti sees Mühleberg BE as a possible site for a new nuclear power plant
Published: Sunday, Sep 1st 2024, 06:00
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According to Energy Minister Albert Rösti, existing nuclear power plant sites in Switzerland are suitable for the construction of potential new power plants. "I could imagine us building another one in Mühleberg, for example," said Rösti in an interview.
The head of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications said in an interview with "SonntagsBlick" that a nuclear power plant would have a difficult time at a new site simply because of public acceptance.
The people of Leibstadt AG were happy about the power plant. "People have lived from it for decades and view it positively, also in terms of jobs," said the Energy Minister. He countered criticism from the neighboring German state of Baden-Württemberg. Germany had been dependent on Swiss electricity three times in the winter before last.
Rösti only wants to talk about possible costs if a company actually wants to build a power plant. "That will never be the federal government," said the SVP Federal Councillor.
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