Ratings 52 votes
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Above Average
39 (75%)
Average
10 (19%)
Below Average
3 (5%)
52 total votes
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Capacity Factor (365-Day)
100%
Current
98.9%
365-Day Avg
#16
of 94 plants
Min: 0%
Max: 100%
5 days <80%
Scram History 13 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.
Performance Charts
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lifecycle & Tenure
Operating Age: 32.7 Yrs
Build Time: 18.6 Yrs
Lic. Remaining: 26.8 Yrs
Production & Power
Lifetime CF: 92.3%
Efficiency: 33.1%
Generated: 263.2 TWh
Reliability & Outages
Record Run: 583 Days
Refuelings: 18
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.
32.2985, -97.7882
Location & Contact
Physical address, phone number, and website for this facility. Use the directions link to get driving directions via Google Maps.
Per Diem Data
GSA per diem rates for the area near this facility. Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel. Links open the official GSA rate lookup.
Jobs in TX 9 active
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Breaker-to-Breaker Runs 8 runs
Breaker-to-breaker runs measure continuous operation between refueling outages (470+ days). An active streak means the unit has been running continuously since the last refueling. Longer runs indicate better reliability.
536
Best Run (days)
2008-04-20 → 2009-10-08
522
Avg Run (days)
All Runs
| 2021-11-16 | 2023-04-24 | 524 days |
| 2015-11-13 | 2017-04-03 | 507 days |
| 2014-04-28 | 2015-10-04 | 524 days |
| 2009-11-02 | 2011-04-03 | 517 days |
| 2008-04-20 | 2009-10-08 | 536 days |
| 2005-04-29 | 2006-10-08 | 527 days |
| 2000-11-06 | 2002-03-31 | 510 days |
| 1999-04-23 | 2000-10-01 | 527 days |
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.
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-DRYAMB
NSS Supplier:
WEST 4LP
Thermal Power:
3612 MWt
Net Capacity:
1195 MWe
Efficiency:
33.1%
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 #:
05000446
License #:
NPF-89
License Type:
OL-FP
Const. Permit:
1974-12-19
Operating Lic:
1993-04-06
Commercial Op:
1993-08-03
License Renewed:
N/A
License Exp:
2053-02-02