Georgia's Plant Vogtle achieves full power output for three nuclear reactors.

The first of two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle in Georgia has reached 100% power, signaling that it could begin sending electricity out to Georgia homes in a matter of days. The unit is expected to begin delivering power in June. Once complete, the two units will produce enough electricity for 500,000 homes and businesses without contributing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. However, the total price tag for the project has climbed to more than $35 billion, more than double the company’s initial forecast, and additional rate hikes to pay for the units are likely.