Summer heat waves see Exelon nuclear stations running near capacity
The owner of the largest number of nuclear energy facilities in the US, Exelon, has reported that its 13 plants operated at an average capacity factor of 96.9% during two record-breaking heat waves in June, July and August. The plants deliver carbon-free energy to 10 million customers across the US. However, the company plans to prematurely retire two Illinois plants in 2017 and 2018 due to low natural gas prices and the lack of state and federal policies that "recognise nuclear plants for their many environmental and economic benefits."

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