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Limerick Clean Energy Center returns to full power.LIMERICK — Unit 1 of Constellation’s Limerick Clean Energy Center recently completed a 25-day scheduled spring refueling and maintenance outage and was returned to full power.The unit was returned to power on May 21, completing maintenance that began on April 27.The scheduled maintenance was completed on schedule, according to Constellation.Work performed during the outage included cooling tower performance upgrades, generator component replacements and other projects — work that positions the unit to operate safely and reliably for the next 24 months, according to a press release.“During this outage, we safely completed upgrades that will allow Limerick Unit 1 to continue to deliver dependable, emissions‑free electricity for decades to come,” Marty Bonifanti, Limerick site vice president, said in a statement.“This work is very important to the region’s energy future as the demand for reliable, emissions-free electricity continues to grow.We use the outage as an opportunity to invest in the plant’s long‑term performance and that creates well-paying jobs and economic growth for our community.” In addition to Constellation employees, 1,400 skilled electricians, pipefitters, welders, carpenters, laborers, steamfitters and other tradespeople were working and staying in the area.The Limerick Clean Energy Center has an estimated 740 employees.“The men and women of the Pennsylvania Building Trades rely on the good-paying jobs that result from these refueling outages,” Rob Bair, president of the Pennsylvania State Building Trades, said in a statement.“Pennsylvania has long been a national leader in nuclear power, and the Building Trades are proud to be part of that heritage, contributing to the positive economic, environmental and energy impacts across the commonwealth.” The Limerick Clean Energy Center has been an integral part of the Montgomery County business community for decades, according to the release, providing hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in economic support, including around $5.6 million in property taxes in 2026 for schools, roads and other public services.The workforce also raised more than $12,000 to be distributed among selected local charities.“When hundreds of specialized contractors arrive to support these critical operations, they immediately fill hotel rooms, providing a significant boost to our hospitality sector,” Harrison Santangelo, president of the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement.“More importantly, this influx of temporary residents generates substantial spending at our local restaurants and retail businesses, creating a positive economic ripple effect that benefits our entire community.” Giovanni’s Restaurant, 1492 E.Schuylkill Road in North Coventry Township, Chester County, has been in business for 18 years.“The workers from Limerick Clean Energy Center eat dinner here, but they also network with us and help spread the word about our business,” P.J.Smith, manager at Giovanni’s, said in a statement, adding the business may get six or seven major orders a day from Limerick.“They keep us busy, and it’s awesome.We love the support for small local businesses, helping us thrive.” The Limerick Clean Energy Center is home to two boiling water reactors capable of delivering 2,317 megawatts of emissions-free energy — enough energy to power 1.7 million homes.During the Unit 1 refueling outage, Limerick Unit 2 continued to generate electricity.