⚛ Nuclear Power Plants in Louisiana
Louisiana operates 2 nuclear power plants totaling 2,236 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 12.2M MWh.
Nuclear plants generate carbon-free baseload electricity by fissioning uranium fuel inside a reactor. They run nearly around-the-clock — typical capacity factors above 90% — and a single facility can power millions of homes. Spent fuel is stored on-site in dry casks. NRC oversees safety; emergency planning zones extend 10 miles from the reactor.
Plants2operating
Capacity2,235 MWnameplate
Generation12.2M MWhannual
All Louisiana nuclear plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford 3 | Killona | St Charles County | 1,200 MW | Entergy Louisiana Llc |
| River Bend | St. Francisville | West Feliciana County | 1,036 MW | Entergy Louisiana Llc |