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Official Indian Point Closure Set Official Indian Point Closure Set
Official Indian Point Closure Set Indian Point is set to power down for the final time in Westchester as New York shuts down the nuclear plant nestled on the shore of the Hudson River. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed that the Indian Point nuclear power plant will be closed, as planned, on Friday, April 30, with the final unit being shut down for good following years of debate and discussion over the controversial facility. Earlier story - NY State Announces Steps To 'Safely Close' Indian Point Nuclear Power Facility The power plant has been a point of consternation for Cuomo for years, citing its proximity to New…

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Indian Point Unit 2 To Shut Down Permanently After 45 Years Indian Point Unit 2 To Shut Down Permanently After 45 Years
Indian Point Unit 2 To Shut Down Permanently After 45 Years One of the two remaining operating reactors at Indian Point in Northern Westchester will be shutting down for good this week. Entergy announced that Indian Point Unit 2, located in Buchanan, will shut down its reactor on Thursday, April 30, as scheduled, after more than 45 years. The final reactor, Unit 3, is scheduled to shut down by April 30, 2021. “Key considerations in our decision to shut down Indian Point ahead of schedule include sustained low current and projected wholesale energy prices that have reduced revenues, as well as increased operating costs,” Bill Mohl, president of Enter…

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Indian Point Operating Licenses Extended By NRC Indian Point Operating Licenses Extended By NRC
Indian Point Operating Licenses Extended By NRC The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved license extensions for the Indian Point nuclear power plants in Buchanan. Entergy's renewed licenses are intended to cover the nuclear reactors' operation beyond the state-negotiated closing dates. The initial Indian Point license renewal application, submitted to the NRC in 2007, sought 20-year extensions for Units 2 and 3.  Under a settlement agreement among parent company Entergy, New York state and Riverkeeper, Unit 2 is slated to shut down in 2020; and Unit 3, in 2021.  In addition, Entergy agreed to modify its extension request to no la…

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