The nuclear power expansion at Plant Vogtle that has been plagued by cost overruns and delays was toured by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2018. On May 1, Georgia Power announced another testing milestone as Vogtle’s final two units remain on track to be completed by June and early 2024. Photo by Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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