The completion of Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle Unit 3 marks the first new U.S. nuclear plant to achieve commercial operation in more than 30 years.

If the project team meets its schedules for Units 3 and 4, the two new nuclear units could be operational by the end of 2023.

Co-owners Oglethorpe Power and MEAG filed lawsuits seeking to freeze costs as continuing delays and monthly project costs of $200M add pressure.

Utility firms will close nearly 20 GW of coal-fired capacity by 2035, committing to major investments in renewable energy projects.

Monitors expect both new nuclear units to miss their regulatory-approved commercial operation dates.

The Bechtel-led construction team will need to deliver at its best rate yet to complete Unit 3 in a year.