Palisades Nuclear Plant Achieves Operational Status and Prepares for Power Generation

The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan has become the first decommissioned U.S. nuclear plant to reach 'operations' status, allowing it to potentially restart, though it still requires extensive work before generating electricity. The plant's transition marks a historic milestone for the nuclear industry, with Holtec International aiming to restart it and build a new small modular reactor on the site. Critics oppose the restart, citing safety and cost concerns.