Fermi 1
SAFSTORDTE Energy·Monroe, MI·FBR·65 MWe
Reactor Data
Reactor Units
Every power reactor at this site as listed in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS): reactor type and model, net electrical capacity, grid connection and commercial operation dates, and current status.
1 unit: 1 permanent shutdown.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermi 1 | FBR | Liquid Metal FBR | 60 | 1956-08-08 | 1966-08-05 | 1966-08-07 | 1972-11-29 | Permanent Shutdown |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermi 1 | 60 | 65 | 200 | 1963-08-23 | UNITED ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS | GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. |
Lifetime performance, through 2025
| Unit | Electricity Supplied | Load Factor | Energy Availability | Operating Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermi 1 | 0.0 TWh | 3.7% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Operator: DETROIT EDISON CO.
Owner: Power Reactor Development Company (PRDC), consortium of 34 public utilities
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-10-14.
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Per Diem Rates FY 2027
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$113
Lodging/Night
$68
M&IE/Day
$181
Total/Day
Standard Rate, MI
Unemployment Benefits MI
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$530
Max Weekly
26
Max Weeks
$13,780
Max Total
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41.9636, -83.2581
Location & Contact
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Phone:
(313) 586-5300
Website:
http://www.detroitedison.com/
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30 (49%)
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12 (19%)
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19 (31%)
Plant Facts
About This Site
Written by NukeWorker from public records: facts that do not change. Operator, status and capacity come from the live data elsewhere on this page. Sources: Wikipedia: Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station.
Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station is a nuclear power site in Frenchtown Charter Township, Monroe County, Michigan, on the shore of Lake Erie. It has had two units: Fermi 1, a sodium-cooled fast breeder prototype, and Fermi 2, a boiling water reactor.
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Fermi 1 was built starting in 1956 and first went critical on August 23, 1963. It was connected to the grid on August 5, 1966. On October 5, 1966, a partial fuel meltdown occurred. The unit restarted in July 1970, was shut down permanently on November 29, 1972, and was officially decommissioned on December 31, 1975. Fermi 2 is a General Electric BWR-4. Construction began on September 26, 1972, it was connected to the grid on September 21, 1986, and it entered commercial operation on January 23, 1988.
Ownership & Construction
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Owner/Operator:
DTE Energy
DTE
DTE Energy Company
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Technical Specs
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Licensing
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Const. Permit:
1956-08-01
Operating Lic:
1966-08-05