NRC Renews Illinois Nuclear Plant Operating License
Published Date: 12/19/2025
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission just renewed the license for Constellation Energy’s Clinton Power Station, Unit 1, letting it keep generating power safely for more years. This means the plant can continue providing electricity without interruption, supporting local communities and jobs. The new license was officially issued on December 16, 2025, ensuring steady energy and no surprise costs for now.
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Clinton Plant License Renewal Keeps Power On
If you live in east-central Illinois near Clinton, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission renewed the operating license for Clinton Power Station, Unit 1 on December 16, 2025. The license lets the plant operate at reactor core power levels not in excess of 3,473 megawatts thermal, and the notice says the plant can continue providing electricity, supporting local communities and jobs.
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