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Vermont Yankee Operating at Reduced Power

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The Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant is operating on reduced power this morning after an electrical failure in a generator.

Vermont Yankee officials said the generator regulates the flow of the reactor. The second generator is operating normally.

Officials also said, the electrical failure produced smoke.

Crews are working to find the cause of the electrical failure. The plant will remain on reduced power until repairs are made.

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