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U.S. Nuclear Plants State-by-State
Interactive Map
Serving Your Community
More than 100 nuclear power plants supply
about 20% of the electricity used in the
U.S. The U.S. electricity high voltage
transmission lines are interconnected. So
practically everybody in the lower 48 states
gets some electricity from nuclear
energy—even if there isn't a nuclear power
plant in each state.
Nuclear power plants contribute to a
balanced mix of energy sources because they
don't burn anything—and so do not emit any
greenhouse gases or other air pollutants.
They keep the air clean and protect the
environment.
America's nuclear power plants are made
safe by design, with multiple safety
barriers of metal and concrete. The
operators are highly qualified
professionals. They are trained and tested
in certified programs and continually
retrained to help ensure safety. The plants
are monitored and regulated every day by
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
inspectors stationed at each site.
This map shows the locations of nuclear
power plants in the United States. Click on
your state to see how these plants
contribute to your community's well being.
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