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Current reactor power level from the most recent NRC daily report.
Shut Down
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Days of continuous operation since the last outage ended. Ranked against all operating units.
4,790
Current Run
days
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Longest recorded period of continuous operation between outages.
4,790
Record Run
days
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Breaker-to-Breaker runs — continuous operation exceeding the cycle-adjusted threshold (617 days for this 24-month cycle unit) with no trips to 0% power.
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B2B Runs
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Lifetime capacity factor: average power level across all recorded days (100% = always at full power). Ranked against all NRC-tracked units.
68.2%
Capacity Factor
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Community rating score (Bayesian-adjusted). Based on 59 votes. Ranked against all rated facilities.
51.5
Rating
59 votes
#52 of 97
Mid Quartile
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Total NRC-reported scram events (emergency reactor shutdowns). Ranked fleet-wide — fewer scrams = better rank.
0
Scrams
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Years since commercial operation began.
35.9
Operating Age
years
Outage Duration Trend
?Scheduled refueling outage durations over time. Green bars are below average, yellow near average, red above. Dashed line shows the plant's historical average. Shorter outages mean better execution.
Crystal River 3 has completed 5 scheduled refueling outages on record, averaging 35 days each. The most recent, in Nov 2007, ran 34 days.
Outage Days by Year
?Total days spent in outage each year, split by scheduled refueling (blue) and forced/unplanned (red). Lower totals indicate better reliability and outage execution. Hover for details.
Across its recorded history, Crystal River 3 has spent 175 days in scheduled refueling outages and 81 days in forced or unplanned outages. Taller bars mark the years with the most downtime.
Facility Statistics
Key performance and lifecycle metrics calculated from NRC operational data. Includes operating age, construction timeline, capacity factor, efficiency, generation totals, and reliability records.
Crystal River 3 has operated for about 35.9 years and averaged a 68.2% lifetime capacity factor, generating roughly 72.2 TWh of electricity. Its longest unbroken run reached 4,790 days.
Lifecycle & Tenure
Operating Age: 35.9 Yrs
Build Time: 8.5 Yrs
Lic. Remaining: N/A Yrs
Production & Power
Lifetime CF: 68.2%
Efficiency: 32.9%
Generated: 72.2 TWh
Reliability & Outages
Record Run: 4,790 Days
Refuelings: 6
Avg Startup: 3.8 Days
NukeWorker Member Ratings 59 votes
Community ratings from NukeWorker members. Vote to share your experience working at this facility. Score uses a Bayesian average that accounts for vote count — facilities with few votes are pulled toward the fleet average, so rankings reflect confidence, not just raw percentages.
Above Average
20 (33%)
Average
20 (33%)
Below Average
19 (32%)
Facility Map
Interactive satellite map showing the facility's geographic location. Marker color indicates current status: green for online, red for offline, orange for reduced power. Click the header to open in Google Maps satellite view.
28.9624, -82.6989
Location & Contact
Physical address, phone number, and website for this facility. Use the directions link to get driving directions via Google Maps.
Phone:
(352) 563-2948
Website:
http://www.progressenergy.com/
Per Diem Rates FY 2026
Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel near this facility. Rates are from GSA for FY 2026.
$110
Lodging/Night
$68
M&IE/Day
$178
Total/Day
Standard Rate, FL
Unemployment Benefits FL
Maximum state unemployment insurance benefits for FL. Actual benefits depend on your earnings history and may be lower than the maximum. Data as of Jan 2026.
$275
Max Weekly
20
Max Weeks
$5,500
Max Total
7-day waiting period before benefits begin
Photos
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Ownership & Construction
The utility or company that owns and operates the facility, the architect-engineer responsible for plant design, and the primary construction contractor. Click names to view all facilities by that entity on the map.
Technical Specs
Reactor design specifications including type (PWR/BWR), containment design, nuclear steam supply system manufacturer, thermal and electrical power ratings, and current operational status.
Reactor Type:
PWR
Containment:
PWR-DRYAMB
NSS Supplier:
B&W LLP
Thermal Power:
2544 MWt
Net Capacity:
838 MWe
Efficiency:
32.9%
Status:
Decommissioned
Licensing
NRC licensing history including docket number, license type and number, construction permit date, operating license issuance, commercial operation date, license renewal, and expiration date.
Docket #:
05000302
License #:
DPR-72
License Type:
OL-FP
Const. Permit:
1968-09-25
Operating Lic:
1977-01-28
Commercial Op:
1977-03-13
License Exp:
2016-12-03