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5 facts you should know about nuclear power in the US:
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US nuclear power plants generated 778 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in 2021. US reactors have supplied around 20% of the nation's power since the 1990s and are the largest producer of nuclear energy in world.
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US nuclear power plants generated 778 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in 2021. US reactors have supplied around 20% of the nation's power since the 1990s and are the largest producer of nuclear energy in world.
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Nuclear energy provided 50% of America’s carbon-free electricity in 2021, making it the largest domestic source of clean energy. Nuclear power plants do not emit greenhouse gases while generating electricity.
Nuclear energy provided 50% of America’s carbon-free electricity in 2021, making it the largest domestic source of clean energy. Nuclear power plants do not emit greenhouse gases while generating electricity.
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Nuclear power plants operated at full capacity more than 92% of the time in 2021 making it the most reliable energy source in America. That’s about 2 times more reliable as natural gas and coal plants, and roughly 3 times more reliable than wind and solar plants.
Nuclear power plants operated at full capacity more than 92% of the time in 2021 making it the most reliable energy source in America. That’s about 2 times more reliable as natural gas and coal plants, and roughly 3 times more reliable than wind and solar plants.
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There are currently 92 commercial reactors helping to power homes and businesses in 28 U.S. states. Illinois has 11 reactors - the most of any state.
There are currently 92 commercial reactors helping to power homes and businesses in 28 U.S. states. Illinois has 11 reactors - the most of any state.
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Nuclear fuel is extremely dense. All of the used nuclear fuel produced by the US nuclear energy industry over the last 60 years could fit on a football field at a depth of less than 10 yards.
Nuclear fuel is extremely dense. All of the used nuclear fuel produced by the US nuclear energy industry over the last 60 years could fit on a football field at a depth of less than 10 yards.
