The Oyster Creek nuclear plant in Lacey Township was shut down early today after a power failure, according to plant owner Exelon.
Electrical service from the outside grid was disrupted at around 3:41 a.m., and the plant’s emergency diesel generators kicked in and powered the plant’s safety systems, said a statement from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The problem appeared to be a grounded 230-kilovolt line, according to the NRC.
Jersey Central Power & Light crews fixed the problem a little after 5:30 a.m., Exelon said.
Afterwards the plant was taken to cold shutdown, in which the reactor and associated systems are cooled down and depressurized, according to the NRC.
The plant will likely start up again in a matter of days, said Exelon spokeswoman Suzanne D’Ambrosio.
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