Indian Point 1
SAFSTORHoltec International·Buchanan, NY·PWR·257 MWe
Reactor Data
Reactor Units
Every power reactor at this site as listed in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS): reactor type and model, net electrical capacity, grid connection and commercial operation dates, and current status.
1 unit: 1 permanent shutdown.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Point 1 | PWR | PWR | 257 | 1956-05-01 | 1962-09-16 | 1962-10-01 | 1974-10-31 | Permanent Shutdown |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Point 1 | 265 | 277 | 615 | 1962-08-02 | BABCOCK & WILCOX CO. |
Lifetime performance, through 2025
| Unit | Electricity Supplied | Load Factor | Energy Availability | Operating Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Point 1 | 13.5 TWh | 41.8% | 70.1% | 51.9% |
Operator: Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Owner: Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-10-19.
Working Here
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Per Diem Rates FY 2027
Per diem covers lodging and meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) for government and contractor travel near this facility. Rates are from GSA for FY 2027.
$168
Lodging/Night
$92
M&IE/Day
$260
Total/Day
Tarrytown / White Plains / New Rochelle, Westchester County, NY
Unemployment Benefits NY
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$504
Max Weekly
26
Max Weeks
$13,104
Max Total
7-day waiting period before benefits begin
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41.2691, -73.9527
Location & Contact
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Phone:
(914) 736-8000
Website:
http://www.entergy-nuclear.com/
NukeWorker Member Ratings 70 votes
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Above Average
13 (18%)
Average
16 (22%)
Below Average
41 (58%)
Plant Facts
About This Site
Written by NukeWorker from public records: facts that do not change. Operator, status and capacity come from the live data elsewhere on this page. Sources: Wikipedia: Indian Point Energy Center.
Indian Point Energy Center is a three-reactor site at Buchanan, in Westchester County, New York, on the east bank of the Hudson River just south of Peekskill. It lies about 36 miles north of Midtown Manhattan.
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Consolidated Edison began building Unit 1, a Babcock & Wilcox pressurized water reactor, on May 1, 1956. It connected to the grid in September 1962 and was shut down on October 31, 1974, because its emergency core cooling system did not meet requirements. Unit 2 (Westinghouse, construction started October 14, 1966) began operating in 1973 and was shut down in April 2020. Unit 3 (Westinghouse, built by the New York Power Authority, construction started November 1, 1968) began in 1976 and was shut down in April 2021.
Ownership & Construction
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Owner/Operator:
Holtec International
Publicly Traded
No — Privately held
Technical Specs
Reactor design specifications including type (PWR/BWR), containment design, nuclear steam supply system manufacturer, thermal and electrical power ratings, and current operational status.
Licensing
NRC licensing history including docket number, license type and number, construction permit date, operating license issuance, commercial operation date, license renewal, and expiration date.
Const. Permit:
1956-05-01
Operating Lic:
1962-09-16
Commercial Op:
1962-10-01