About Us

The Oyster Creek Generating Station in Lacey Township, New Jersey generates clean, safe and reliable power for almost 600,000 homes and has been doing so for nearly 37 years. Oyster Creek began operating in 1969 as the first large-scale commercial nuclear power plant in the United States. Oyster Creek recently asked the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to renew its operating license through 2029. To learn more about the relicensing process click here. With approximately 475 employees, Oyster Creek is a dedicated community partner. The people of Oyster Creek Generating Station work hard around the clock to provide the region with clean, safe and reliable electricity.

Oyster Creek has more experience in safe operations than any other nuclear plant in the nation. Oyster Creek employees conduct their work with safety as their top priority. To learn more about Oyster Creek safe operations, watch the Oyster Creek video. AmerGen Energy Company, LLC purchased the plant in August 2000. AmerGen is a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, the nation's largest owner and operator of nuclear power stations. Exelon's ten stations, 17 reactors, represent more than 20 percent of the U.S. nuclear industry's power capacity. Exelon is an industry leader in performance and safety. Size and scale provide great advantages for industry leadership and innovation.

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