The Most Recently Built Nuclear Power Plants in the United States

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2. Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, TX
> Start of commercial operations, newest active reactor: Aug. 3, 1993
> Electricity production capacity: 2,400 megawatts
> Location: Glen Rose, TX (40 mi. SW of Fort Worth, TX)

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1. Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, TN
> Start of commercial operations, newest active reactor: Oct. 19, 2016
> Electricity production capacity: 2,245 megawatts
> Location: Spring City, TN (60 mi. SW of Knoxville, TN)
> Operator: Tennessee Valley Authority