?
Current reactor power level from the most recent NRC daily report.
Shut Down
?
Days of continuous operation since the last outage ended. Ranked against all operating units.
2
Current Run
days
#95 of 95
Bottom Quartile
?
Longest recorded period of continuous operation between outages.
679
Record Run
days
#41 of 95
Mid Quartile
?
Breaker-to-Breaker runs — continuous operation exceeding the cycle-adjusted threshold (441 days for this 18-month cycle unit) with no trips to 0% power.
2
B2B Runs
#77 of 86
Bottom Quartile
?
Lifetime capacity factor: average power level across all recorded days (100% = always at full power). Ranked against all NRC-tracked units.
84.2%
Capacity Factor
#86 of 95
Bottom Quartile
?
Net electricity actually generated over the most recent 12 months reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (Form EIA-923). These are authoritative actuals, not an estimate.
5.67 TWh
Net Generation
EIA-923 · 12 mo to 2022-07
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Community rating score (Bayesian-adjusted). Based on 56 votes. Ranked against all rated facilities.
47.8
Rating
56 votes
#74 of 97
Bottom Quartile
?
Total NRC-reported scram events (emergency reactor shutdowns). Ranked fleet-wide — fewer scrams = better rank.
7
Scrams
#51 of 94
Mid Quartile
?
Years since commercial operation began.
50.4
Operating Age
years
Reactor Status Timeline
Forced Outage · Day 2 NRC data, Mon to Fri ? Actual daily reactor status from NRC reports (Mon to Fri), the current state, and what is coming: the utility's published Scheduled outage plus, for subscribers, NukeWorker's model Projection. Colored by status. How far ahead you can see depends on your plan.Refueling OutageForced Outage
Capacity Factor (365-Day)
0%
Current
0%
365-Day Avg
Min: 0%
Max: 0%
114 days <80%
Breaker-to-Breaker Runs 2 runs
Breaker-to-breaker runs measure continuous operation between refueling outages using a cycle-adjusted threshold (90% of cycle length minus RFO duration). An active streak means the unit has been running continuously since the last refueling with no trips to 0% power.
Palisades has logged 2 breaker-to-breaker runs, continuous stretches from one refueling to the next with no trip to zero power. Its longest ran 577 days, and its runs average 512 days.
577
Best Run (days)
2020-10-21 → 2022-05-21
512
Avg Run (days)
All Runs
| 2020-10-21 | 2022-05-21 | 577 days |
| 2014-06-27 | 2015-09-16 | 446 days |
Scram History 7 events since 2011
Automatic and manual reactor scram (emergency shutdown) events reported to the NRC since 2011. Includes event dates, trip type, and average recovery time. Click the title to view the full fleet scram dashboard.
Palisades has recorded 7 reactor scrams, or emergency shutdowns, since 2011 (4 automatic, 3 manual). On average the unit was back to full power about 9.7 days after each trip.
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.
Palisades has completed 14 scheduled refueling outages on record, averaging 43 days each. The most recent, in Aug 2020, ran 51 days.
Power History (12-Month)
?Daily power output as a percentage of rated capacity over the past 365 days. Green segments indicate full power (90%+), yellow shows reduced output, and red indicates significant power reductions or shutdowns.
Over the past 12 months Palisades has run at an average of 0% of rated power. On the chart, green stretches are full-power running and dips toward zero mark reduced output or outages.
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, Palisades has spent 603 days in scheduled refueling outages and 256 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.
Palisades has operated for about 50.4 years and averaged a 84.2% lifetime capacity factor, generating roughly 134.4 TWh of electricity. Its longest unbroken run reached 679 days.
Lifecycle & Tenure
Operating Age: 50.4 Yrs
Build Time: 4.8 Yrs
Lic. Remaining: N/A Yrs
Production & Power
Lifetime CF: 84.2%
Efficiency: 30.3%
Generated: 134.4 TWh
Reliability & Outages
Record Run: 679 Days
Refuelings: 15
Avg Startup: 8.2 Days
NukeWorker Member Ratings 56 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
18 (32%)
Average
14 (25%)
Below Average
24 (42%)
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.
42.3219, -86.3144
Location & Contact
Physical address, phone number, and website for this facility. Use the directions link to get driving directions via Google Maps.
Phone:
(269) 764-2000
Website:
http://www.entergy-nuclear.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. Lodging rates vary by month — click "Show Monthly" to see the breakdown.
$142
Lodging/Night
$110–$142 range
$68
M&IE/Day
$210
Total/Day
South Haven, Van Buren County, MI
Unemployment Benefits MI
Maximum state unemployment insurance benefits for MI. Actual benefits depend on your earnings history and may be lower than the maximum. Data as of Jan 2026.
$530
Max Weekly
26
Max Weeks
$13,780
Max Total
Jobs in MI 5 active
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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:
COMB CE
Thermal Power:
2530 MWt
Net Capacity:
767 MWe
Efficiency:
30.3%
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 #:
05000255
License #:
DPR-20
License Type:
OL-FP
Const. Permit:
1967-03-14
Operating Lic:
1991-02-21
Commercial Op:
1971-12-31
License Renewed:
2007-01-17
License Exp:
2031-03-24
Market & Region
EIA market and grid-region classifications: NERC reliability region, U.S. Census region, balancing authority responsible for grid operations, and whether the unit operates as a rate-regulated utility or a competitive merchant generator. Hover any value for the full name.
Balancing Authority:
MISO
— Midcontinent Independent System Operator (ISO/RTO)