Oconee Nuke Gets 20 More Years: Power On, Safely
Published Date: 2/7/2025
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Summary
Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station in South Carolina is set to keep running for 20 more years after the NRC gave the green light in their final environmental report. This means local communities and the environment were carefully considered before extending the plant’s license. The decision helps keep clean energy flowing without big changes to costs or timing right now.
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Oconee License Renewed 20 Years
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission published a final site-specific environmental impact statement (NUREG-1437, Supplement 2, Second Renewal) approving subsequent license renewal that allows Oconee Nuclear Station Units 1, 2, and 3 to operate for an additional 20 years. The plant is in Seneca, South Carolina (about 30 miles west of Greenville), and the EIS evaluated environmental impacts and alternatives including a no-action, new nuclear, natural gas combined-cycle, and combination alternative.
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