Dreary weather didn't keep Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant's good neighbors from attending its recent open house. Approximately 750 people of all ages stopped in the plant’s training center to tour the control room simulator, try science experiments, play games and learn about varied professions. The open house theme, "Good Neighbors for 45 Years," celebrated the...

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Station employees began their recent Safety & Human Performance Fair with a brisk walk! Taking the 1.6 mile path to the Training Center was a great way to get our minds ready to think only about safety and human performance issues and appreciate the changing landscape that autumn brings to Minnesota. About 800 pieces of...

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Xcel Energy’s Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant celebrated an important milestone in its history by reaching 45 years of commercial operation on June 30. Employees enjoyed telling stories of “the old days,” over cake and coffee served to all. They also signed a commemorative banner now displayed around the site. “It was a great opportunity to...

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During its recent refueling outage, USA fleet member Xcel Energy’s Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant completed the final projects required in EA-12-049 Mitigation Strategies for Beyond Design Basis External Events (FLEX) and EA-12-051 Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (SFPI). The station implemented the NRC’s Orders May 19. The most significant outcome of all the improvements is that...

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What does it take to be a leader of excellence? In Nuclear, it includes individuals nominated for demonstrating the values listed in the Picture of Xcellence, business planning and strategic principals for the benefit of the Xcel Energy Nuclear fleet, a member of the USA fleet. Michelle Kelly, manager, Monticello Performance Assessment, was chosen by...

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