A fact sheet detailing information about nuclear power in Wisconsin.
July 16, 2009
This fact sheet describes the importance of Californium-252 (Cf-252) and how it is produced at Oak Ridge National Laboratories. Also discussed is the current status of the lab's Cf-252 program, which has been privately funded through 2012 by source manufacturers of Cf-based devices and industry users.
July 21, 2009
Nuclear power plant design and construction ensure that plants can withstand powerful earthquakes. Plant designs include a detailed evaluation of potential earthquake-induced ground motion at the site. This is followed by thorough analysis and testing of the plant structures, systems and equipment, using simulated earthquake-induced vibrations.
July 20, 2007
This fact sheet highlights important events in the history of nuclear energy, from the first controlled nuclear chain reaction through the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and after.
August 12, 2009
This fact sheet details the defense-in-depth philosophy used in the construction and operation of nuclear power plants, which provides high levels of protection for public health and safety.
February 27, 2008
This fact sheet discusses the practices and procedures in place at nuclear power plants for managing the condition of plant systems, structures and components.
August 17, 2009
This fact sheet provides highlights of the provisions in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 relevant to the nuclear energy industry.
August 1, 2005
This fact sheet explains the steps that the government and private sector take to protect our nation from the use of radiological dispersion devices, also called “dirty bombs.”
September 8, 2009
September 9, 2009
This fact sheet outlines the more than $10 billion in liability insurance protection the nuclear power industry maintains for use in the event of a reactor incident.
September 14, 2009