Total megawatts of U.S. nuclear capacity offline right now (units in outages plus reduced power).
1,921
MW Offline
Percentage of total fleet capacity currently online and generating power.
98%
Fleet Online
Refueling outages scheduled for this season. Each one is a hiring window.
24
Fall 2026 Outages
Units currently at 0% power (likely in an outage or shutdown).
0
Units Offline
Units operating between 1-99% power (excluding known startups or coastdowns).
2
Reduced Power
Units nearing the end of their fuel cycle, gradually lowering power before an outage.
6
Coastdown
Units increasing power following an outage or scram.
1
Starting Up
Units on a qualifying Breaker-to-Breaker run: continuous operation exceeding their cycle-adjusted threshold with no trips to 0% power.
13
Breaker-to-Breaker
Outage NewsNEW Browns Ferry 2 trips offline, unscheduled outage underwayBrowns Ferry 2 began an unscheduled forced short outage on August 27, 2026. This event ended a 448 day streak of operation without an unscheduled outage for the 1,259-MW General Electric BWR/4 unit. The unit has recorded one forced outage so far in 2026, compared to two forced outages during the entirety of 2025. Tennessee Valley Authority operates this unit along with six other U.S. nuclear units. Across the industry, 94 units are currently operating at a 97.6 percent capacity factor, with two units currently in unscheduled outages and zero units in refueling. ATHENS, AL. Browns Ferry 2 dropped offline on Aug 27, 2026 , beginning an unscheduled outage. The NRC has not yet issued an event notification for this trip; a follow-up reply will be posted here if one is filed. This is the first u...
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Outage NewsNEW Monticello trips offline, unscheduled outage underwayMonticello entered an unscheduled forced short outage on August 10, 2026, ending a 130-day streak of outage-free operation. This event marks the second forced outage for the 617-MW General Electric BWR/3 unit during the 2026 calendar year. The unit, which has been in commercial operation since 1971, recorded four forced outages throughout 2025. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota operates this facility along with two other U.S. nuclear units. Across the industry today, 94 units are maintaining a 97.9 percent capacity factor, with this unit currently representing the only facility in an unsche...Core Content
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Outage NewsSaint Lucie 1 trips offline, unscheduled outage underwaySaint Lucie 1 began an unscheduled forced short outage on August 14, 2026. This event ended a streak of 635 days without an unscheduled outage at the 981-MW Combustion Engineering pressurized water reactor. This forced outage is the first for the unit in 2026, following a year in 2025 with zero forced outages. Florida Power and Light operates this unit along with three other nuclear units in the United States. Across the industry, 94 units are currently operating at a 97.8 percent capacity factor, with Saint Lucie 1 and Monticello as the only two units in unscheduled outages. The next planned...Core Content
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History & TriviaNEW The Hiroshima Atomic Blast Forged a Metal Never Seen Before on EarthGeologists led by the University of Florence have identified a previously unknown iron-chromium alloy within microscopic fallout debris from the 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing. The 10-micrometer grain exhibits a complex, highly ordered cubic crystal structure that formed due to the extreme temperatures and rapid cooling rates of the nuclear fireball. This discovery highlights that nuclear blast debris contains a unique library of metastable materials that are difficult to replicate in laboratory settings. For the nuclear industry, these findings demonstrate that fallout particles serve as a physical record of extreme thermal events, potentially offering new insights into material behavior under rapid, high-energy phase transitions. The world changed forever on 6 August 1945. That was the da...Core Content
Core ContentDC CookNEW Newly Renovated Furnished 2Br rental near D.C. CookD.C. Cook outage housing available in Stevensville for September/October.We have furnished 2BR / 1.5BA units available for outage workers, with full kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, Wi-Fi, utilities, and parking included. Each unit has 1 king bed and 2 queen beds and works well for 1–2 workers or coworkers sharing a unit.Weekly and 4–6 week stays available. We also have two neighboring units, so we may be able to accommodate a small crew that wants to stay close together while still having separate living space.Located in Stevensville with convenient access to D.C. Cook.Message me for availability, photos, and outage-worker rates.goosewalrusstays@gmail.comTim973-997-8024
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timsuarez_Mi1Training, Tests & EducationNEW Calculators for BMST and POSS?If I remember correctly, a four-function calculator is provided to you. That being said, you should be able to do the most of the math on it without a calculator.Good luck! What plant are you applying to?
Nuclear NewsNEW How much of a threat do heat waves pose to nuclear plants?Hot water and low river levels have hampered nuclear power in Europe this summer, forcing a reckoning over plant preparedness. Read the full article at Canary Media :Core Content
Core ContentNuclear NewsNEW What’s reshaping nuclear licensing and compliance today?The nuclear industry is transitioning toward faster licensing pathways for advanced reactors and digital compliance tools to meet decarbonization goals. Regulatory frameworks like 10 CFR Part 53 and federal initiatives are driving this shift toward risk-informed decision-making. Organizations must now balance these modernized processes with the need to maintain operational discipline and institutional knowledge across both existing fleets and new project deployments. It is the convergence of urgency, innovation, and modernization that is reshaping nuclear licensing and compliance today. For decades, nuclear licensing operated in a relatively stable environment built around large light water reactors, predictable review cycles, and well-established regulatory pathways. Today, that model is evolving rapidly. Advanced reactors, AI-enabled tools, digital engineering platforms, grid reliability concerns, and aggressive decarbonization goals are all pushing the industry—and regulators—to move faster and think differently. Read the full article at ans.org :Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW MMA approves nuclear engineering technology majorMaine Maritime Academy is launching a new nuclear engineering technology major next fall to replace underperforming ocean studies programs. The school secured a $1 million Department of Energy grant to establish this curriculum and a dedicated center for training nuclear merchant mariners, citing strong student interest and external support. This expansion reflects a broader industry trend toward integrating nuclear power into maritime propulsion and clean energy infrastructure. By reviving its historical focus on nuclear technology, the academy aims to address workforce demands for specialize...Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW Debate grows over New Hampshire’s plan to expand nuclear energyNew Hampshire plans to expand nuclear power use - Valley News New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte is directing the state Department of Energy to develop a nuclear power roadmap to address rising electricity costs and future energy demand. The initiative follows a March executive order aimed at exploring new nuclear generation technologies to improve grid reliability and reduce regional carbon emissions. The state currently hosts the Seabrook Station nuclear plant, but officials are debating whether additional in-state capacity would directly lower local rates. Because New Hampshire is already...Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW U.S. uranium production more than tripled in 2025 and was the highest since 2017Domestic uranium concentrate production reached 2.1 million pounds in 2025, marking the highest output since 2017 and a threefold increase over 2024 levels. Exploration and development drilling activity also rose during the year to support these extraction efforts. Despite this growth, U.S. origin material accounted for only 7 percent of total deliveries to domestic nuclear plants, with the remainder supplied by foreign sources. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Revie...Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW Deployable Energy Selected for Full-Power Demonstration at Idaho National Laboratory and Maritime DeDeployable Energy has secured two demonstration projects through the National Reactor Innovation Center to test its Unity Nuclear Battery. The company will conduct a full-power demonstration at Idaho National Laboratory and a separate maritime trial in partnership with Hornbeck Offshore to evaluate system performance and integration in diverse operational environments. These trials aim to generate technical data required for U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing and future commercial deployment. By testing microreactors in both laboratory and offshore settings, the company seeks to vali...Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW Palisades Begins the Process for Loading Fuel in its Reactor Vessel, Embarking on a Meticulous ProgrPalisades has commenced loading 204 fuel assemblies into its reactor vessel, marking the first time a shuttered U.S. nuclear plant has reached this stage of a restart. The process follows two years of maintenance, including steam generator tube reinforcement and control rod drive mechanism nozzle replacements, to prepare for 805-megawatt operations. This effort serves as a test case for the viability of reviving decommissioned nuclear assets to meet increasing electricity demand. The project relies on federal loan guarantees and long-term power purchase agreements, setting a potential preceden...Core Content
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Nuclear NewsNEW The Race to Power AI Is Reviving America's Nuclear AmbitionsRising electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers is driving a surge in private investment for nuclear fission and fusion technologies. Venture capital funding for these sectors reached 4.5 billion dollars in 2026, as tech companies seek reliable, carbon-free power sources to support the rapid expansion of large-scale computing infrastructure. This influx of capital targets small modular reactors as a potential alternative to the high costs and long construction timelines associated with traditional large-scale plants like Plant Vogtle. While the industry faces challenges in...Core Content
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