Historic Milestone: First U.S. Nuclear Reactor in Decades Begins Commercial Operation

The first new American nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades, Unit 3 at Plant Vogtle in Georgia, has entered commercial operation, providing electricity to utilities in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. With a capacity to power 500,000 homes and businesses, the reactor marks a significant step towards achieving a clean energy future. A fourth reactor at the site is nearing completion, with radioactive fuel expected to be loaded before the end of September. The project, originally estimated to cost $14 billion, is now on track to cost $31 billion, excluding the $3.7 billion paid by Westinghouse to walk away from the project.