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Holtec Palisades Pioneer

Developer
Holtec International
Capacity
680 MWe
Last updated
6/22/2026

Project overview

Reactor type
SMR-300
Announced
6/16/2026
Projected operational
12/31/2029

Notes

Two SMR-300 reactors (Pioneer-1 and Pioneer-2, each 340 MWe) at Palisades site in Covert, Michigan. NRC launched environmental review (EIS) on June 16, 2026 with 30-day public scoping period until July 15. Limited Work Authorization application accepted February 13, 2026. Construction permit Part 2 expected mid-2027. Would join existing 777-MWe Palisades PWR planned for restart.

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