Source: Adam Wagner, KINSTON FREE PRESS, 4/16/18


Utilities across the country are exploring a second 20-year license renewal for their nuclear plants. Duke Energy is exploring the possibility of plants such as Southport’s Brunswick Nuclear Plant operating for up to 80 years. Initially, the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued 40-year licenses for nuclear plants across the country, nearly all of which have applied for 20-year renewals. Now, with the time nearing to begin the nearly decade-long renewal process, many utilities are discussing applying for a second renewal, and four plants have begun the process.

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