One of Wisconsin's three nuclear reactors stopped operating Wednesday night after a problem developed with the plant's turbine.
The problem with the Point Beach reactor occurred shortly before 9 p.m., according to a report that NextEra Energy Services filed with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The problem took place on the non-nuclear side of the plant and did not pose any safety risks, the company said. NextEra told the NRC that it shut down the reactor and that all safety-related equipment to cool the nuclear reactor operated without problems.
The cause of the problem is being investigated, said Sara Cassidy, spokesman for NextEra.
"We'll get it back up as soon as we find out what the issue is and get it safely returned to service," she said.
The reactor is offline during what is projected to be the hottest day of the year, but Wisconsin and Midwest utilities had ample power supply to meet rising demand for power.
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