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Today, U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) issued the following statement after Southern Company, Oglethorpe Power Company, MEAG Power, and Dalton Utilities announced that Plant Vogtle's Nuclear Unit 4 has officially entered commercial operation:

"Today marks a significant milestone in Georgia's clean energy future. With Unit 4 now at 100% capacity and fully operational, Plant Vogtle is officially the largest nuclear power station in the country—providing safe, reliable, emission-free energy to consumers and businesses across the Peach State and beyond. 

"Since being elected to Congress, I have visited Plant Vogtle on numerous occasions to witness various stages of progress throughout the Unit 3 and Unit 4 construction process, and seeing this project come to fruition is nothing short of remarkable. This historic achievement has been years in the making and proves that America can still do big things. I am proud that Georgia’s 12th District is leading America’s nuclear energy future, and I congratulate Southern Company, Oglethorpe Power Company, MEAG Power, Dalton Utilities, and all partners involved in this tremendous success."