The Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in West Michigan has officially earned “operations status,” becoming the first commercial nuclear power plant in the U.S. to reopen after a shutdown. Once the 800-megawatt plant in Covert Township resumes power generation, it will provide enough electricity to serve over 800,000 homes and businesses. Read the full story by CBS News.
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