Perry Nuclear Power Plant

In 1993, the National Institute of Urban Wildlife certified the Perry Plant as an Urban Wildlife Sanctuary due to the over 850 acres of natural forest, marshes and ponds that provide a diverse habitat for wildlife. This local wildlife includes heron, belted kingfisher, ducks, geese and some endangered species including crane-fly orchid and spotted turtles.

The Perry Nuclear Power Plant produces a safe and reliable form of clean energy. Perry, along with Davis-Besse, produces 90% of Ohio's carbon-free electricity. Perry creates approximately 1,300 megawatts of clean generating capacity. Perry, like all nuclear power plants, is highly reliable, produces only water vapors - not air pollutants, and operates at full power over 90% of the time.

In Lake County, the Perry plant is one of the largest employers, providing more than 600 high quality jobs, and is one of the largest taxpayers, paying more than $18.8 million annually to support schools and other services. Employees give their time and talents to help the community by raising money for local Harvest for Hunger campaigns and educating others about nuclear power through the North American Young Generation in Nuclear and Women in Nuclear organizations.