PLYMOUTH – Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Matthew Beaton announced this morning that the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station has been shut down.
Pilgrim spokeperson Lauren Burm issued a statement.
“In response to degrading offsite electrical grid conditions during winter storm Juno, Pilgrim initiated a plant downpower to 20% in accordance with plant procedures.
“During the downpower, the distribution lines that Pilgrim uses to send electricity to the grid became inoperable due to an offsite issue, and the plant subsequently shut down safely as designed.
“The plant is currently being powered by the onsite emergency diesel generators and offsite power remains available from the 23KV power supply, if needed.
All safety systems worked as designed. Plant conditions are stable and there is no threat to the safety of plant workers or the public,” she stated.
