Shippingport Atomic Power Station

Shippingport Atomic Power Station was the first commercial pressurized water reactor nuclear power plant in the United States. Located in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, it began operations in 1958. The plant was developed under the auspices of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and was a key project in the early development of nuclear power for commercial electricity generation. The Shippingport facility was notable for several reasons: 1. **Historical Significance**: As the first commercial nuclear power station in the U.S.