As Eastern U.S. Sizzles, U.S. Nuclear Plants Operate at Exceptional Levels to Stabilize Grid

U.S. NewswireJuly 09, 2010

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WASHINGTON, July 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the Eastern United States suffered through record-breaking triple-digit temperatures threatening brownouts and blackouts, the nation's nuclear power plants posted an average operating capacity of 97 percent July 4-7.

Eighty-five reactors across the country ran at 100 percent operating capacity during the entire week. One hundred two of the nation's 104 nuclear power plants were operational this week, with two plants offline for refueling and maintenance work.

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As Eastern U.S. Sizzles, U.S. Nuclear Plants Operate at Exceptional Levels to Stabilize Grid

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