?
Composite Operational Excellence Score (0-100) — average percentile rank across 7 dimensions in three sub-scores: Reliability (capacity factor, forced outage days, B2B avg streak), Efficiency (fuel utilization, refuel duration), and Discipline (startup duration, scram count). 5-year window. Higher = more operationally excellent. Click to see the full breakdown.
55
Excellence
#32 of 93
Mid Quartile
?
Current reactor power level from the most recent NRC daily report.
100%
Power
ONLINE
?
Days of continuous operation since the last outage ended. Ranked against all operating units.
139
Current Run
days
#62 of 95
Mid Quartile
?
Longest recorded period of continuous operation between outages.
547
Record Run
days
#67 of 95
Mid Quartile
?
Breaker-to-Breaker runs — continuous operation exceeding the cycle-adjusted threshold (457 days for this 18-month cycle unit) with no trips to 0% power.
12
B2B Runs
#6 of 87
Top Quartile
?
Lifetime capacity factor: average power level across all recorded days (100% = always at full power). Ranked against all NRC-tracked units.
91.7%
Capacity Factor
#30 of 95
Mid Quartile
?
Net electricity actually generated over the most recent 12 months reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (Form EIA-923), summed across every unit at this plant. These are authoritative actuals, not an estimate.
19 TWh
Net Generation
EIA-923 · 12 mo to 2026-06 · plant total
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Community rating score (Bayesian-adjusted). Based on 1 vote. Ranked against all rated facilities.
52.3
Rating
1 vote
#50 of 97
Mid Quartile
?
Total NRC-reported scram events (emergency reactor shutdowns). Ranked fleet-wide — fewer scrams = better rank.
2
Scrams
#6 of 94
Top Quartile
?
Years since commercial operation began. License remaining: 16.5 years.
42.5
Operating Age
years
16.5 yrs remaining
Reactor Status Timeline
Online NRC data, Mon to Fri ? Actual daily reactor status from NRC reports (Mon to Fri) and the current state. What is coming -- the utility's published Scheduled outage and NukeWorker's model Projection -- is part of a subscription. Colored by status. How far ahead you can see depends on your plan.OnlineReduced PowerCoastdownPower AscensionRefueling OutageScram⚡Scram (reactor trip)
Estimated reactivity remaining in McGuire 2's current fuel cycle, shown as a stylized fuel rod that drains as the cycle progresses. The cycle starts when the unit returns to power after its most recent refueling outage, and the gauge represents the fraction of that cycle's typical effective full-power days (EFPD) still available. Days at less than 100% power burn fuel proportionally — so a unit with significant downtime (high burn deficit) drains slower and ends with MORE reactivity left, giving operators margin to coast down (extend the cycle by reducing power) instead of refueling on the calendar. The dashed red line near the bottom marks the rough industry coastdown threshold (~15% remaining). Cycle target is the unit's median recent cycle length. Source: NRC daily reactor status reports cross-referenced against scheduled refuel outage history.
Fuel Burn Down Cycle since Apr 20, 2026
McGuire 2 is 137 days into its current fuel cycle with an estimated 74.0% of its fuel left. Its typical cycle runs about 515 days.
Fresh — 100%
Refuel — 0%
74.0% remaining
Fresh fuel
Cycle progress
137 / 515 days
EFPD remaining
381 days
Effective burn
134 EFPD
Burn deficit
3.0 FPD
McGuire 2 is early in its fuel cycle with 381 EFPD of reactivity remaining. Refuel is not expected for many months.
Historical Burn-Down (18 completed cycles)
Avg refuel point
2.8% remaining
Avg refuel (3yr)
0.4% remaining
Deepest burn
0.0% (2002-03 → 2003-09)
Most margin
8.8% (2012-11 → 2014-03)
Last 5 cycles at refuel
0%
2018-10
1%
2020-04
5%
2021-10
1%
2023-04
0%
2024-09
~4% coastdown (this unit)
Composite Operational Excellence Score for McGuire 2 — average percentile rank across 7 publicly observable metrics in three sub-scores: Reliability (capacity factor, forced outage days, B2B avg streak), Efficiency (fuel utilization, refuel duration), and Discipline (startup duration, scram count). Toggle the time window (3yr / 5yr / Lifetime) to see how this unit's standing shifts. Each dimension percentile-ranked across the active US fleet. Sub-score = average of components. Composite = average of the three sub-scores.
NukeWorker's Operational Excellence Score 5-yr composite · ranks 32 of 93 →
NukeWorker scores McGuire 2's operational excellence at 55 out of 100 over the past five years, ranking it 32 of 93 reactors in the active US fleet. The score blends reliability, efficiency, and operating discipline drawn from public performance data.
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Capacity Factor (365-Day)
100%
Current
88.3%
365-Day Avg
#76
of 94 plants
Min: 0%
Max: 100%
45 days <80%
Breaker-to-Breaker Runs 12 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.
McGuire 2 has logged 12 breaker-to-breaker runs, continuous stretches from one refueling to the next with no trip to zero power. Its longest ran 530 days, and its runs average 508 days.
530
Best Run (days)
M2R20 (2011-04-05) → M2R21 (2012-09-16)
508
Avg Run (days)
★ 7-run breaker-to-breaker
M2R20 → M2R21 → M2R22 → M2R23 → M2R24 → M2R25 → M2R26 → M2R27
All Runs
| 2023-04-04 | 2024-09-01 | 516 days | M2R28 → M2R29 |
| 2020-04-14 | 2021-09-11 | 515 days | M2R26 → M2R27 |
| 2018-10-13 | 2020-03-21 | 525 days | M2R25 → M2R26 |
| 2017-04-23 | 2018-09-15 | 510 days | M2R24 → M2R25 |
| 2015-10-10 | 2017-02-24 | 503 days | M2R23 → M2R24 |
| 2014-04-24 | 2015-09-13 | 507 days | M2R22 → M2R23 |
| 2012-12-01 | 2014-03-22 | 476 days | M2R21 → M2R22 |
| 2011-04-05 | 2012-09-16 | 530 days | M2R20 → M2R21 |
| 2008-04-17 | 2009-09-06 | 507 days | M2R18 → M2R19 |
| 2006-11-10 | 2008-03-02 | 478 days | M2R17 → M2R18 |
| 2005-04-21 | 2006-09-17 | 514 days | M2R16 → M2R17 |
| 2003-10-06 | 2005-03-02 | 513 days | M2R15 → M2R16 |
Scram History 2 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.
McGuire 2 has recorded 2 reactor scrams, or emergency shutdowns, since 2011 (0 automatic, 2 manual). On average the unit was back to full power about 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.
McGuire 2 has completed 19 scheduled refueling outages on record, averaging 36 days each. The most recent, in Mar 2026, ran 28 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 McGuire 2 has run at an average of 88.3% 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, McGuire 2 has spent 675 days in scheduled refueling outages and 45 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.
McGuire 2 has operated for about 42.5 years and averaged a 91.7% lifetime capacity factor, generating roughly 255.6 TWh of electricity. Its longest unbroken run reached 547 days.
Lifecycle & Tenure
Operating Age: 42.5 Yrs
Build Time: 11 Yrs
Lic. Remaining: 16.5 Yrs
Production & Power
Lifetime CF: 91.7%
Efficiency: 33.9%
Generated: 255.6 TWh
Reliability & Outages
Record Run: 547 Days
Refuelings: 19
Avg Startup: 4.8 Days
NukeWorker Member Ratings 1 vote
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.
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.
35.4325, -80.9478
Location & Contact
Physical address, phone number, and website for this facility. Use the directions link to get driving directions via Google Maps.
Phone:
(704) 875-4000
Website:
http://www.duke-energy.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.
$110
Lodging/Night
$68
M&IE/Day
$178
Total/Day
Standard Rate, NC
Unemployment Benefits NC
Maximum state unemployment insurance benefits for NC. Actual benefits depend on your earnings history and may be lower than the maximum. Data as of Jan 2026.
$350
Max Weekly
12
Max Weeks
$4,200
Max Total
7-day waiting period before benefits begin
Jobs at McGuire 3 active
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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.
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
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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-ICECND
NSS Supplier:
WEST 4LP
Thermal Power:
3411 MWt
Net Capacity:
1158 MWe
Efficiency:
33.9%
Status:
Operating
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 #:
05000370
License #:
NPF-17
License Type:
OL-FP
Const. Permit:
1973-02-23
Operating Lic:
1983-05-27
Commercial Op:
1984-03-01
License Renewed:
2003-12-05
License Exp:
2043-03-03
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.
NERC Region:
SERC
— SERC Reliability Corporation
Census Region:
SAT
— South Atlantic
Balancing Authority:
DUK
— Duke Energy Carolinas
Market Structure:
Regulated
— Rate-regulated utility (cost-of-service pricing)