In the United States, nuclear power is provided by 94 commercial reactors with a net capacity of 97 gigawatts (GW), with 63 pressurized water reactors and 31 boiling water reactors. [1] .

Nov 12, 2024 · The U.S. Department of Energy estimates we’ll need an additional 200 gigawatts (GW) of new nuclear capacity to keep pace with future power demands and reach net-zero …

Aug 27, 2024 · The USA is the world's largest producer of nuclear power, accounting for about 30% of worldwide generation of nuclear electricity. The country's nuclear reactors produced …

History and status of U.S. nuclear energy industry, where nuclear power plants are located, and nuclear energy’s share of total U.S. electricity generation.

Apr 4, 2022 · CNBC has created an interactive map to show where nuclear power plants already exist, where they are shutting down, and where they are being built.

Jul 10, 2024 · President Biden signed the Fire Grants and Safety Act into law chalking up a BIG win for our nuclear power industry. Included in the bill is bipartisan legislation known as the …

Mar 20, 2025 · Nuclear power helps the nation reduce energy sector emissions, strengthen energy security, and provides economic opportunities for communities across the country.

Across the United States, 93 nuclear reactors power tens of millions of homes and anchor local communities. Select your state to see how nuclear energy benefits your community. Nuclear …

Across the United States, 94 nuclear reactors power tens of millions of homes and anchor local communities. Navigate national and state statistics for nuclear energy with the tabs along the …

Mar 29, 2025 · U.S. states are positioning themselves to compete for newer, cheaper nuclear reactors being developed as communities and tech giants compete in a race for electricity.