What Is Nuclear Energy?
Ninety-four nuclear plants in the United States generate nearly 20 percent of our electricity. Learn how nuclear provides clean, reliable power that allows us to live, work and play.
How a Nuclear Reactor Works
Reactors split atoms to keep the lights on and the air clean. Learn how plants use nuclear fission to generate electricity.
Nuclear Fuel
Nuclear plants use uranium fuel to generate carbon-free electricity. Explore where that fuel comes and how it’s made ready to power a reactor.
Used Fuel
Nuclear plants produce and store radioactive waste while generating electricity, but it’s not glowing green goo. Learn about what nuclear waste is and isn’t.
Safety
Every nuclear energy facility is run by highly trained experts dedicated to safe and efficient operations. Explore the ways safety is in the DNA of each nuclear plant.