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DOE Approves Funding for Palisades Nuclear Plant Restart

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approved a second $56.8 million disbursement to Holtec for restarting the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan, part of a $1.52 billion loan guarantee. The plant, set to be the first restarted U.S. commercial nuclear reactor, is expected to operate through 2051. Holtec, which acquired the plant in 2022, has…

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Vistra Seeks to Extend Comanche Peak Nuclear License

Vistra Corp. has submitted its application to renew the license for the 2,460 MW Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Originally licensed for 30 years, Comanche Peak began operation in 1990, with Unit 2 coming online in 1993. The 20-year license extensions would allow Comanche Peak Units 1 and…

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