r/powerplants is a subreddit with 3k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses plant, power plant, power, powerplant, and coal.
All about power plants from fossil to nuclear, renewables, and storage. Share experience, ask questions, and discuss the future.
Popular Themes in r/powerplants
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Advice Requests
: "I’m currently an apprentice operator at a coal plant. Should I move slightly downward to a maintenance apprenticeship at a nearby nuclear plant?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/powerplants
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Plant
41 posts
#2
Power Plant
: "Being a Power Plant Engineer?"
32 posts
#3
Power
25 posts
#4
Powerplant
21 posts
#5
Coal
10 posts
#6
Nuclear
: "45 years of spent Nuclear fuel"
8 posts
#7
Amtech
7 posts
#8
Market
7 posts
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Digital
6 posts
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Global
6 posts
Flair Used in r/powerplants
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News
: "Energy Department Closes $1.9 Billion Loan to Restart Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant"
12 posts
#2
Question
: "What would you like to see more of on this sub?"
7 posts
#3
Industry Trajectory
: "How Geothermal and Nuclear Could Help the U.S. Catch China in the Energy Race"
7 posts
#4
Historical
: "ABANDONED AMERICA: BG&E's Westport Generating Station"
6 posts
#5
Picture/Video
: "Some pics from the American Midwest"
3 posts
#6
Careers
: "How to Become power plant control room operator"
3 posts
#7
Discussion
: "Canada is having major success reviving its nuclear industry."
2 posts
Member Growth in r/powerplants
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+2k members(140.9%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026