DALLAS – Twenty-five years ago, the first of two units at Luminant’s Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant began supplying power to the state’s electric grid. That day – Aug. 13, 1990 – was the culmination of a long journey through construction and commissioning, and the beginning of a growing history of milestones and memories. Now, […]
Read MoreDallas – Luminant today released the following statement regarding the safety and reliability of its nuclear power plant in light of the impact of recent seismic events: Luminant’s highest priority each and every day is the safety of our neighbors, employees and plants. Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant was designed to meet the stringent requirements […]
Read MoreDallas – Luminant today released the following statement regarding its combined operating license application for Comanche Peak Units 3 & 4. The ongoing incidents in Japan represent a tragic event, and we continue to monitor developments there. We extend our deepest sympathies to the Japanese people. We remain committed to pursuing the development of two […]
Read MoreDALLAS – The Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Company is encouraged by the recent House of Representatives vote to add $7 billion in nuclear loan guarantee authorization for new nuclear plants. A 38% increase in loan authorization authority is good news for U.S. initiatives to develop and build new nuclear power plants. Right now, we are […]
Read Moreomanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant Achieves New Safety Record DALLAS – Employees and contractors at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant recently achieved a significant safety milestone that is a site record: 18 months without a DART injury (days away, restricted or transferred). This means in the last year and a half, no employees suffered an […]
Read MorePlant has provided reliable electricity and strong community support since August 1990 In its first 20 years, Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant and the Luminant employees who keep it operating safely have generated more than 323 million net megawatt hours of electricity, helped contribute more than $1 billion to the communities in which the plant […]
Read MoreDALLAS – Luminant, a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Future Holdings, today released the following statement regarding the approval of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development for an additional $25 billion in loan guarantees for new nuclear projects: “In order to meet our growing electricity demands while transitioning to a low […]
Read MoreNew registration website launching soon for boat reservation Get your fishing rods, bait and boats ready – Squaw Creek Park is reopening for fishing on a limited basis starting Friday, June 4. “We appreciate the strong community support during the reopening process and are thrilled to once again welcome our neighbors out to enjoy some […]
Read MoreDallas – Employees complete installation of new infrastructure, develop registration website for future fishing With roughly 300 work hours now under their tool belts, a team of Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant employee volunteers are leading the effort to reopen Squaw Creek Park for limited fishing. Over the last few months, employees have completed a […]
Read MoreEmployees volunteer time to ready lake for limited fishing The buoys are in place, dock cleats installed and the parking lot clean. Thanks to a group of employee volunteers, Comanche Peak’s Squaw Creek Reservoir is one step closer to reopening for fishing on a limited basis. “Our employees are just as excited about reopening the […]
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