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Limerick Unit 2 Back Online

Four-day shutdown followed a "scram" event on Friday

This press release was sent in by Dana Melia, Communications Manager, Limerick Generating Station.

LIMERICK UNIT 2 RETURNS TO SERVICE

POTTSTOWN, PA (July 31, 2012) — Exelon’s Limerick Generating Station Unit 2 returned to full power at approximately 10 a.m EDT today following replacement and testing of a steam relief valve to improve plant reliability.

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Limerick Generating Station is 21 miles northwest of Philadelphia. With both units at full power, the site can produce enough carbon-free electricity for approximately 2 million homes.

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