First new U.S. nuclear reactor in decades begins commercial operation in Georgia

Unit 3 reactor at Plant Vogtle has started delivering power to the electric grid.
The 1,100-megawatt reactor can provide electricity to 500,000 homes and businesses.
It is the first U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades to become operational.
A fourth reactor at Plant Vogtle is nearing completion and expected to begin operating in early 2024.
The project has faced lengthy delays and cost overruns, with expenses ballooning from $14 billion to over $30 billion.