NRC Approves 20-Year Extension for Dominion Energy Nuclear Plant South Carolina

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved a 20-year extension of the operating license for Dominion Energy's V.C. Summer Nuclear Station in South Carolina, allowing the facility to operate through 2062. This 966-megawatt nuclear unit, a three-loop Westinghouse pressurized water reactor, provides carbon-free electricity capable of powering approximately 242,000 homes. Eric Carr, Dominion Energy's Chief Nuclear Officer, emphasized the station's critical role in delivering reliable, affordable, and clean energy amid South Carolina's population growth and economic development. Dominion Energy has committed to ongoing investments, including recent upgrades such as replacing the main transformer, to ensure the plant's safety and performance over its extended lifespan. This license extension follows similar approvals for Dominion's Surry and North Anna Power Stations, with plans to seek a license renewal for the Millstone Power Station in Connecticut. The continued operation of V.C. Summer supports Dominion Energy's strategy to meet increasing energy demands with clean, reliable power.