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Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Lowers Power

Power output was reduced to below 50 percent Wednesday.

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station powered down significantly Wednesday for routine maintenance, according to southcoasttoday.com.

The power station reduced its output to below 50 percent.

It is unclear if Pilgrim is back to peak level or when that will occur because the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's website and spokesperson stopped updating power levels from Thursday on due to the government shutdown.

Entergy, which operates the facility, does not comment on operating status because of the competitive market.

Read the full story at southcoasttoday.com.



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