Oldest Plants

Florida Power & Light Corporation asked the federal government in December 2019 to extend the licenses of two nuclear reactors by an additional 20 years. They received approval, making the Turkey Point nuclear power reactors the oldest nuclear plant still in operation when their licenses expired. The two reactors at the location would be 80 years old in actuality.

Other people worry that the government wants to prolong the life of nuclear power facilities, which were never intended to run for so long, especially in such difficult conditions. Most nations are moving away from nuclear energy in favor of more renewable and secure energy sources. A nuclear power plant grows less safe as it ages, experts have noted. Due to years of nuclear bombardment, even the safety features inside of the plant deteriorate, making it more difficult to contain a crisis if it arises.