Indian Point Energy Center
Indian Point Energy Center
Entergy is a cornerstone in the state’s deregulated energy
marketplace and represents a large portion of the electricity provided to
the New York Power Authority and Consolidated Edison, which is then resold
to thousands of retail, government, and institutional customers. Entergy
employs approximately 2,000 people in New York state.
Entergy and Indian Point Energy Center have a tradition of
deep and lasting corporate contributions Indian Point generously
contributing to non-profit organizations, schools, and universities in New
York. Specific initiatives include the Food Pantry at Zion Episcopal Church,
St. Phillips Church food program, Community Food Pantry of St. Mary’s, Meals
on Wheels of Rockland County and St. Francis Food Pantries.
In addition, dedicated Indian Point employees contribute
thousands of volunteer hours throughout the communities is the region.
Several long-standing traditions for Indian Point include the
support of the popular Peekskill Celebration culminating with the “Entergy
Fireworks Extravaganza” along with the Indian Point’s longest running
tradition of giving – the employee-led Gifts for Rosary Hill.
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Indian Point Energy Center |
Unit 2 |
Unit 3 |
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Owner: |
Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 2, LLC
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Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 3, LLC |
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Capacity: |
1,028 MW
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1,041 MW
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Reactor Type: |
Pressurized Water Reactor
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Pressurized Water Reactor
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Reactor Manufacturer: |
Westinghouse |
Westinghouse |
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Turbine Generator Manufacturer:
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General Electric |
Westinghouse |
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Architect/Engineer: |
United Engineers and Constructors |
United Engineers and Constructors |
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Commercial Operation Date:
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9/28/1973 |
4/5/1976 |
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License Expiration Date:
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9/28/2013 |
12/15/2015 |
Indian Point Nuclear Energy Prevents Emissions
Generating electricity with nuclear energy prevents the emission of
pollutants like sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) and greenhouse
gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) associated with burning fossil fuels.
During 2009, environmental emissions avoided due to nuclear power plant
operation in New York State included 28,793 short tons of sulfur dioxide, 16,818
short tons of nitrogen oxide and 25.40 million metric tons of carbon dioxide.
Emissions of SO2 lead to the formation of acid rain. NOx is a key precursor
of both ground-level ozone and smog. Greenhouse gases like CO2 contribute to
global warming.
Source: Emissions avoided by nuclear power are calculated using regional
fossil fuel emissions rates from the Environmental Protection Agency and plant
generation data from the Energy Information Administration.
Indian Point Energy Center – News
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Indian Point Achieves Record Runs
Indian Point set a site record culminating with Indian Point Unit 3’s
2009 refueling outage, with 678 days on-line which was also a record at the
time for Westinghouse PWRs. |
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In the Public Eye: Indian Point Energy Center
Indian Point had 1,564 people come to IPEC on tours in 2010. This was up
significantly in 2010 compared to the 1,100 visitors in 2009. In other IPEC
efforts, an additional 8,441 people were reached through community events,
speeches and various outreach efforts. |
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Indian Point Lends Support to Child Care
Indian Point supports the Montrose Child Care Center on the campus of the
U.S. Veterans Affairs Hospital at Montrose. |
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