The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved Dominion Energy Virginia’s application to extend the operating licenses of its North Anna nuclear power plant for another 20 years. Located in Louisa County, Virginia, this plant operates two nuclear reactors that generate enough carbon-free electricity to power 500,000 homes.
Dominion Energy invests in the modernization of North Anna
Eric Carr, the company’s nuclear director, highlighted the importance of this extension to Virginia’s energy sustainability:
North Anna has been a reliable source of clean energy for more than 50 years. With this extension, we will continue to provide safe, carbon-free electricity for the next generation.
Dominion is investing in the modernization of the plant, which includes replacing generators, refurbishing critical systems and implementing improved procedures to ensure its safe and efficient operation. With the renewed licenses, the nuclear plant’s reactors will operate until 2058 and 2060, respectively.
This approval follows a previous one in 2021 for the Surry plant, reaffirming Dominion’s commitment to nuclear nuclear power as a pillar of its strategy toward net-zero emissions by 2050. Together, North Anna and Surry generate 40% of Virginia’s electricity and account for approximately 90% of the state’s carbon-free power.
Dominion also plans to apply for license extensions for other nuclear power plants. nuclear plants in South Carolina in South Carolina and Connecticut.
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Source: Dominion Energy
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