History of Peach Bottom Clean Energy Center

The Peach Bottom Clean Energy Center began commercial operation in 1974. It proudly owns the title of the largest nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania and the 4th largest in the country! The hard work of 753 employees generates ~2,770 megawatts (MW) of clean, carbon-free power for nearly 2 million homes across PA.

Over the years, Peach Bottom has undergone upgrades and improvements to enhance safety and efficiency, which has contributed significantly to the region's energy supply and clean energy goals.

Economic Impact of Peach Bottom Clean Energy Center

For more than four decades, Peach Bottom Clean Energy Center has contributed to the local economy of York Co., Pennsylvania and the surrounding communities. Through the hundreds of well-paying, highly skilled jobs, to the $1.5 million poured in annually through property taxes, schools, roads, and other public services have been improved and financed through Peach Bottom’s contributions to the state. 

Community Involvement of Peach Bottom Clean Energy Center

Peach Bottom has remained a consistent leading supporter of the community through workforce development programs; philanthropy; volunteerism; & diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Among some of our key community sponsorships are: 

• Four scholarships of $2,500 each were awarded to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in any of the STEM related fields 
• $5,000 STEM program funding to schools at no cost to the student or district. The demand in south central Pennsylvania for JA's STEM programs continues to grow as educators see the value and impact this program has on students. 
• Donation to support York Habitat for Humanity to build safe, decent, and affordable housing for low-income, well-qualitied families in York County. 

Peach Bottom Clean Energy Center By The Numbers

The Peach Bottom Clean Energy Center is approximately 600 acres on the west bank of the Conowingo Pond (Susquehanna River) in York County, Pennsylvania. It has 2 operating units and an impressive capacity factor of 95.7 percent! And they’re not going anywhere... These boiling water reactors are fully licensed to operate until 2033 (Unit 2) and 2034 (Unit 3)!