NRC Approves FPL’s St. Lucie Plant License Through 2056, 2063
The NRC approved subsequent license renewals for Florida Power & Light’s St. Lucie Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2, extending operations through 2056 and 2063. The facility supplies about 11% of FPL’s generation, powers over 1 million homes, supports 400 jobs and generates $42 million in annual county taxes.
1. NRC Grants 20-Year Renewals for St. Lucie Units
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved subsequent license renewals for St. Lucie Unit 1 through 2056 and Unit 2 through 2063 following a multi-year review process, securing continued operations and regulatory compliance for both reactors.
2. Maintains Significant Generation Capacity
St. Lucie continues to supply approximately 11% of FPL’s total generation, producing enough electricity to power over 1 million homes and ensuring grid stability from its 1,200-acre Hutchinson Island site.
3. Drives Local Economy and Nuclear Leadership
The plant supports around 400 permanent high-paying jobs and contributes $42 million in annual county taxes, reinforcing NextEra’s expanding nuclear portfolio alongside recent renewals at Turkey Point and Point Beach Nuclear Plants.