NRC extends FPL's St. Lucie nuclear plant license through 2063

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NRC Authorizes FPL's St. Lucie Nuclear Plant to Operate for Another 20 Years

April 28, 2026 1:00 PM EDT

JENSEN BEACH, Fla., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a rigorous multi-year application and review process, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved subsequent license renewals for St. Lucie Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2, extending operations through 2056 and 2063, respectively. In 2024, the NRC approved subsequent license renewals for the two units at Turkey Point, Florida's only other operational nuclear plant. Importantly, the approval ensures that... More