Plant continues long-standing record of safety and reliabilityDALLAS – 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 […]
Read MoreDALLAS – Luminant’s Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant is donating $50,000 each to Hood and Somervell Counties to go toward emergency preparedness activities. The donations will be formally made during this week’s commissioners court meetings.
Read MoreContinuing Luminant’s commitment to waste reduction, Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant is kicking off 2013 nearly 200,000 pounds lighter! The plant recently completed a significant post-operation recycling effort of the old Unit 1 and Unit 2 circuit breakers. “These were the original breakers from when the units came online more than 20 years ago and […]
Read MoreDALLAS – With the commitment to make Hood County an even safer community, especially during emergency situations, Luminant today donated $50,000 toward construction of the new Emergency Operations Center. Construction of the EOC is already underway and should be finished in February.
Read MoreHelping meet the needs of Texas’ growing population and economy, Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant’s Unit 2 began commercial operations on Aug. 3, 1993, and since then, has generated more than 180 million net megawatt-hours of electricity. Located in Somervell County, the Luminant plant and its employees have also powered the surrounding communities through more […]
Read MoreEmployees focus on zero accidents, incidents and injuriesDALLAS – Luminant employees across both plant and mine operations closed out their safest year since extensive company-wide record-keeping began 35 years ago. In fact, safety performance was so strong the company experienced its best incident rate for a calendar year – an achievement made possible by employees’ commitment to […]
Read More09.28.12 Luminant Honored with Employers for Education Excellence Award Dallas – The State Board of Education award recognizes Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant for its volunteer work with area students Luminant’s Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant has been named a recipient of the State Board of Education’s Employers for Education Excellence Award for 2012. The […]
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 […]
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