Federal power utility Tennessee Valley Authority announced that the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed the operating licences for all three units at the Browns Ferry nuclear power station in Alabama, allowing continued operation for 20 years, allowing continued operation through the mid-2050s.
TVA said the renewed licences support its long-term energy dominance strategy and reflect the its commitment to maintaining a resilient and affordable power system.
TVA’s three nuclear stations – Browns Ferry in Alabama, and Sequoyah and Watts Bar in Tennessee – generate over half of the region’s electricity. Sequoyah and Watts Bar both have two units.