The start of the Crane Clean Energy Center represents an important milestone for our nation, the region, and the people of the great state of Pennsylvania. Always-on, carbon-free nuclear energy plays an important role in the fight against climate change and meeting the country's growing energy demands.
Constellation noted that Unit 1 will need significant investments to restore the plant, with work needed on the turbine, generator, main power transformer, and cooling and control systems.
Lest you think this is the same Three Mile Island facility that had a partial meltdown in 1979, described as the worst commercial nuclear accident in US history, it's not: That happened at TMI Unit 2, located next door. Unit 1, on the other hand, operated at industry-leading levels of safety and reliability for decades before being shut down for economic reasons.
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