Arizona Public Service Co. is seeking an extension of the licenses for Palo Verde Generating Station’s three nuclear reactors to beyond the 2040s.
The state’s largest utility stated in a release Monday that it notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on March 13 of its intent to seek a 20-year extension of the licenses of its three reactors. Currently, Palo Verde’s reactors are licensed through 2045 to 2047.
“Palo Verde Generating Station is essential to our customers, a strong contributor to Arizona’s economy and a cornerstone of our energy future,” said Ted Geisler, APS President and CEO, in a release.
