FPL gets OK to run Turkey Point nuclear plant past 2050

Written by The News Service of Florida on September 24, 2024

As the state looks at expanding the use of nuclear energy, Florida Power & Light has received federal approval to continue operating its Turkey Point nuclear plant in Miami-Dade County into the 2050s.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission last week approved license renewals that will allow Turkey Point reactors, known as Unit 3 and Unit 4, to continue operating until 2052 and 2053, respectively, according to the commission and the utility. Unit 3 began operating in 1972, while Unit 4 began in 1973.

To obtain access to the rest of this story and every article of this week’s edition and future editions, login to your subscription or click here to subscribe.