Point Beach nuclear power plant by Lake Michigan, aerial view of facility and substation.

Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant

Providing safe, affordable and reliable electric power in
Wisconsin since 1970.

Powering Wisconsin With
Reliable Nuclear Energy


Point Beach Nuclear Plant is located in Two Rivers, Wisconsin along Lake Michigan. The site includes two Westinghouse pressurized water reactors with a net electrical output of about 1,200 MWe, and uses Lake Michigan as its cooling water source. Built in a low-risk seismic zone and designed with multiple redundant safety systems, the plant is engineered to withstand natural events and protect the public. Point Beach also supports the local community, providing hundreds of good, stable jobs, tax revenue and volunteering in the surrounding community

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1,200 MWe

of electrical output
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$6.8 million

in annual property taxes
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$62 million

in annual salaries

Important Safety Information for Neighbors

 

Important Safety Information for Neighbors Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant has operated safely since 1970. Extraordinary precautions are taken to ensure the safety of the public and plant workers in the unlikely event of an emergency at the plant.

Nuclear plant workers inspect piping and valves with protective gear at Point Beach facility.

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Safety is our top priority at Point Beach Nuclear Plant. If you live, work, or travel near the site, review the emergency planning information below to understand how you would be notified, what to do if you’re asked to shelter in place or evacuate, and where to find maps, routes, and local contacts.

 

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Contact Information


During an emergency, it is important to keep phone lines available for emergency workers. Do not use the telephone unless you need special assistance. If you need emergency assistance, call 911.

Aerial view of Point Beach Nuclear Plant situated along the western shore of Lake Michigan, surrounded by autumn foliage under a clear blue sky.

This information has been prepared by NextEra Energy Resources in cooperation with the Manitowoc and Kewaunee County Emergency Management Agencies. You may obtain further information from any of the following organizations:

Manitowoc County Emergency Management Agency
(920) 683-4207
https://manitowoccountywi.gov/departments/emergency-management/

Facebook.com/ManitowocESD

Kewaunee County Emergency Management Agency
(920) 845-9700
www.kewauneeco.org/departments/emergency-management/

Facebook.com/KewCoEM/

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