Historic Moment: Vogtle Nuclear Reactor Begins Operation

The first of two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle in Georgia, Unit 3, has officially entered commercial service, marking the first new nuclear reactor built from scratch in the U.S. in over 30 years. The reactor can produce 1,100 megawatts of electricity, enough to power around 500,000 homes and businesses. While the completion of Unit 3 is a significant milestone for the country's nuclear industry, the project has faced delays and cost overruns. Unit 4 is expected to be finished by the end of Q1 2024. The Vogtle expansion aims to provide carbon-free electricity to meet Georgia's growing energy consumption and support the state's clean energy manufacturing projects.