Ohio's Perry Nuke Plant Wins 20 More Years of Power
Published Date: 5/9/2025
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The Perry Nuclear Power Plant near Cleveland, Ohio, is up for a 20-year license renewal to keep running safely and cleanly. This decision affects local communities and the environment, ensuring the plant stays a reliable power source without surprises. The NRC carefully checked all options and gave the green light, so Perry can keep powering homes and businesses for two more decades.
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Perry Plant Gets 20-Year License Renewal
If you live near Cleveland, Ohio, the Perry Nuclear Power Plant (Unit 1) received a license renewal allowing it to operate for an additional 20 years under Facility Operating License No. NPF-58. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission published the final Environmental Impact Statement as NUREG-1437, Supplement 61, Second Renewal, and the plant (about 35 miles northeast of Cleveland, OH) can continue supplying power to homes and businesses for two more decades.
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