[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E751]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                PLANT VOGTLE'S UNIT 3 OFFICIALLY ONLINE

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                           HON. RICK W. ALLEN

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 1, 2023

  Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Southern Company 
and all of the co-owners on their historic accomplishment of Unit 3 at 
Plant Vogtle officially coming online this week.
  Plant Vogtle, located in Georgia's 12th District, is now home to the 
first newly-constructed nuclear unit in the United States in more than 
30 years, with Unit 4 shortly to follow.
  Announced earlier this week, Unit 3 is fully operational and will 
provide 24/7 baseload power to 500,000 Georgia homes and businesses for 
decades to come.
  A project of this magnitude does not come to fruition easily, but the 
persistent efforts and dedication since 2012 have culminated in what 
can only be defined as a major win for all Georgians and America as a 
whole.
  Seeing the results of the meaningful collaboration and hard work that 
made this possible is truly a blessing.
  I am beyond proud that Georgia-12 is leading the way in America's 
nuclear energy expansion; congratulations to Southern Company, 
Oglethorpe Power Company, MEAG Power, and all involved for this 
historic accomplishment.

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