Map of U.S. Nuclear Plants

Across the United States, 92 nuclear reactors power tens of millions of homes and anchor local communities. Select your state to see how nuclear energy benefits your community.

2 Reactors in

Connecticut

Nuclear energy produced 97% of the emission-free electricity in Connecticut in 2021, helping to keep the air clean.

2 Reactors in

Connecticut

Nuclear energy produced 97% of the emission-free electricity in Connecticut in 2021, helping to keep the air clean.

Maine

Nuclear energy protects air quality and public health by preventing the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Maine

Nuclear energy protects air quality and public health by preventing the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Massachusetts

Nuclear energy is the largest producer of emission-free electricity in the U.S., helping to stop climate change.

Massachusetts

Nuclear energy is the largest producer of emission-free electricity in the U.S., helping to stop climate change.

1 Reactor in

New Hampshire

Nuclear energy produces 86% of the emission-free electricity in New Hampshire, helping to keep the air clean.
1 Reactor in

New Hampshire

Nuclear energy produces 86% of the emission-free electricity in New Hampshire, helping to keep the air clean.
3 Reactors in

New Jersey

Nuclear plants in New Jersey employ more than 1,600 workers in high quality jobs and support 6,700 indirect jobs.
3 Reactors in

New Jersey

Nuclear plants in New Jersey employ more than 1,600 workers in high quality jobs and support 6,700 indirect jobs.
4 Reactors in

New York

New York's nuclear plants avoid the emission of 14.5 million metric tons of CO2 each year, the same as taking 3.2 million cars off the road.

4 Reactors in

New York

New York's nuclear plants avoid the emission of 14.5 million metric tons of CO2 each year, the same as taking 3.2 million cars off the road.

8 Reactors in

Pennsylvania

Nuclear plants in Pennsylvania are a resilient and reliable source of electricity, running 95% of the time.
8 Reactors in

Pennsylvania

Nuclear plants in Pennsylvania are a resilient and reliable source of electricity, running 95% of the time.

Rhode Island

Nuclear energy is the largest producer of emission-free electricity in the U.S., helping to keep the air clean.

Rhode Island

Nuclear energy is the largest producer of emission-free electricity in the U.S., helping to keep the air clean.

Vermont

Nuclear power saves consumers an average of 6 percent on their electricity bills and adds $60 billion to the country’s GDP.

Vermont

Nuclear power saves consumers an average of 6 percent on their electricity bills and adds $60 billion to the country’s GDP.
5 Reactors in

Alabama

Nuclear plants in Alabama employ over 2,300 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
5 Reactors in

Alabama

Nuclear plants in Alabama employ over 2,300 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
2 Reactors in

Arkansas

Arkansas Nuclear One employs 1,000 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
2 Reactors in

Arkansas

Arkansas Nuclear One employs 1,000 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.

Delaware

The use of nuclear energy in 2021 avoided the emission of 476 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. This equals the amount released in a year by 104 million passenger cars.

Delaware

The use of nuclear energy in 2021 avoided the emission of 476 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. This equals the amount released in a year by 104 million passenger cars.

District of Columbia

Nuclear energy is the largest producer emission-free electricity, making it an essential partner for wind and solar.

District of Columbia

Nuclear energy is the largest producer emission-free electricity, making it an essential partner for wind and solar.
4 Reactors in

Florida

Nuclear energy facilities in Florida employ more than 1,400 highly-skilled workers.
4 Reactors in

Florida

Nuclear energy facilities in Florida employ more than 1,400 highly-skilled workers.
4 Reactors in

Georgia

Georgia’s operating nuclear plants employ more than 2,500 highly skilled workers, with an additional 5,500 jobs created by construction.
4 Reactors in

Georgia

Georgia’s operating nuclear plants employ more than 2,500 highly skilled workers, with an additional 5,500 jobs created by construction.

Kentucky

Nuclear power saves consumers an average of 6 percent on their electricity bills and adds $60 billion to the country’s GDP.

Kentucky

Nuclear power saves consumers an average of 6 percent on their electricity bills and adds $60 billion to the country’s GDP.
2 Reactors in

Louisiana

Nuclear plants in Louisiana employ 1,600 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
2 Reactors in

Louisiana

Nuclear plants in Louisiana employ 1,600 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
2 Reactors in

Maryland

Nuclear energy produces 82% of the emission-free electricity in Maryland, keeping our air clean.

2 Reactors in

Maryland

Nuclear energy produces 82% of the emission-free electricity in Maryland, keeping our air clean.

1 Reactor in

Mississippi

Grand Gulf in Mississippi employs 675 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
1 Reactor in

Mississippi

Grand Gulf in Mississippi employs 675 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
5 Reactors in

North Carolina

Nuclear plants in North Carolina employ 2,600 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
5 Reactors in

North Carolina

Nuclear plants in North Carolina employ 2,600 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.

Oklahoma

Nuclear power saves consumers an average of 6 percent on their electricity bills and adds $60 billion to the country’s GDP.

Oklahoma

Nuclear power saves consumers an average of 6 percent on their electricity bills and adds $60 billion to the country’s GDP.
7 Reactors in

South Carolina

Nuclear energy produces 91% of the emission-free electricity in South Carolina, helping to keep the air clean.
7 Reactors in

South Carolina

Nuclear energy produces 91% of the emission-free electricity in South Carolina, helping to keep the air clean.
4 Reactors in

Tennessee

Nuclear plants in Tennessee employ 2,000 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
4 Reactors in

Tennessee

Nuclear plants in Tennessee employ 2,000 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
4 Reactors in

Texas

Nuclear plants in Texas employ 2,200 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
4 Reactors in

Texas

Nuclear plants in Texas employ 2,200 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
4 Reactors in

Virginia

Nuclear energy produces 87% of the emission-free electricity in Virginia, keeping the state's air clean.
4 Reactors in

Virginia

Nuclear energy produces 87% of the emission-free electricity in Virginia, keeping the state's air clean.

West Virginia

America’s nuclear facilities employ nearly 100,000 workers at salaries well above local averages. In nearby Pennsylvania, the nuclear industry employs over 4,500 workers.

West Virginia

America’s nuclear facilities employ nearly 100,000 workers at salaries well above local averages. In nearby Pennsylvania, the nuclear industry employs over 4,500 workers.
11 Reactors in

Illinois

Nuclear plants in Illinois employ more than 4,400 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
11 Reactors in

Illinois

Nuclear plants in Illinois employ more than 4,400 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.

Indiana

U.S. nuclear plants ran more than 90% of the time in the last 20 years. They keep power running when it is needed most, even during extreme cold and heat.

Indiana

U.S. nuclear plants ran more than 90% of the time in the last 20 years. They keep power running when it is needed most, even during extreme cold and heat.

Iowa

Nuclear energy is the largest producer of emission-free electricity in the U.S., helping to stop climate change.

Iowa

Nuclear energy is the largest producer of emission-free electricity in the U.S., helping to stop climate change.

1 Reactor in

Kansas

Wolf Creek in Kansas employs 1,000 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
1 Reactor in

Kansas

Wolf Creek in Kansas employs 1,000 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
3 Reactors in

Michigan

Nuclear plants in Michigan employ more than 2,000 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
3 Reactors in

Michigan

Nuclear plants in Michigan employ more than 2,000 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
3 Reactors in

Minnesota

Nuclear energy promotes air quality in Minnesota by avoiding the emission of 12.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, the equivalent of taking 2.8 million cars off the road.
3 Reactors in

Minnesota

Nuclear energy promotes air quality in Minnesota by avoiding the emission of 12.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, the equivalent of taking 2.8 million cars off the road.
1 Reactor in

Missouri

Nuclear energy produces 33% of the emission-free electricity in Missouri, helping to keep the air clean.

1 Reactor in

Missouri

Nuclear energy produces 33% of the emission-free electricity in Missouri, helping to keep the air clean.

1 Reactor in

Nebraska

Cooper in Nebraska employs 700 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.
1 Reactor in

Nebraska

Cooper in Nebraska employs 700 workers in high quality jobs. For every 100 nuclear power plant jobs, 66 more jobs are created in the local community.

North Dakota

Nuclear energy is an essential partner to wind and solar as the largest producer of emission-free power.

North Dakota

Nuclear energy is an essential partner to wind and solar as the largest producer of emission-free power.

2 Reactors in

Ohio

Nuclear plants in Ohio run more than 93% of the year, keeping electricity flowing when it is most needed.

2 Reactors in

Ohio

Nuclear plants in Ohio run more than 93% of the year, keeping electricity flowing when it is most needed.

South Dakota

Nuclear power saves consumers an average of 6 percent on their electricity bills and adds $60 billion to the country’s GDP.

South Dakota

Nuclear power saves consumers an average of 6 percent on their electricity bills and adds $60 billion to the country’s GDP.
2 Reactors in

Wisconsin

Point Beach in Wisconsin employs 650 workers in high quality jobs. Nearly 100,000 Americans work in the nuclear industry.
2 Reactors in

Wisconsin

Point Beach in Wisconsin employs 650 workers in high quality jobs. Nearly 100,000 Americans work in the nuclear industry.

Alaska

Nuclear energy protects air quality and public health by preventing the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Alaska

Nuclear energy protects air quality and public health by preventing the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
3 Reactors in

Arizona

Nuclear energy produced 69% of the emission-free electricity in Arizona in 2021, making it an essential partner for renewables.
3 Reactors in

Arizona

Nuclear energy produced 69% of the emission-free electricity in Arizona in 2021, making it an essential partner for renewables.
2 Reactors in

California

Nuclear energy in California avoided 6.8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2021, equivalent to taking 1.5 million passenger cars off the road.

2 Reactors in

California

Nuclear energy in California avoided 6.8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2021, equivalent to taking 1.5 million passenger cars off the road.

Colorado

Nuclear energy protects air quality and public health by preventing the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Colorado

Nuclear energy protects air quality and public health by preventing the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Hawaii

Nuclear energy is the largest producer of emission-free electricity in the U.S., making it an essential partner for wind and solar.

Hawaii

Nuclear energy is the largest producer of emission-free electricity in the U.S., making it an essential partner for wind and solar.

Idaho

The Idaho National Laboratory is the nation’s leading nuclear research and development center and employs approximately 4,000 workers.

Idaho

The Idaho National Laboratory is the nation’s leading nuclear research and development center and employs approximately 4,000 workers.

Montana

Nuclear energy protects air quality and public health by preventing the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Montana

Nuclear energy protects air quality and public health by preventing the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Nevada

Nuclear power saves consumers an average of 6 percent on their electricity bills and adds $60 billion to the country’s GDP.

Nevada

Nuclear power saves consumers an average of 6 percent on their electricity bills and adds $60 billion to the country’s GDP.

New Mexico

Nuclear energy is the largest producer of emission-free electricity in the U.S., helping to stop climate change.

New Mexico

Nuclear energy is the largest producer of emission-free electricity in the U.S., helping to stop climate change.

Oregon

Nuclear energy is the largest prodcuer of emission-free electricity in the U.S., helping to stop climate change.

Oregon

Nuclear energy is the largest prodcuer of emission-free electricity in the U.S., helping to stop climate change.

Utah

Nuclear energy protects air quality and public health by preventing the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Utah

Nuclear energy protects air quality and public health by preventing the emission of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
1 Reactor in

Washington

Nuclear energy in Washington avoided the emission of 4.8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to taking 1.1 million passenger cars off the road.
1 Reactor in

Washington

Nuclear energy in Washington avoided the emission of 4.8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to taking 1.1 million passenger cars off the road.

Wyoming

America’s nuclear facilities employ nearly 100,000 highly-skilled workers at salaries well above local averages.

Wyoming

America’s nuclear facilities employ nearly 100,000 highly-skilled workers at salaries well above local averages.

State Fact Sheets

See the location and electricity output of local plants, and the amount of carbon emissions nuclear energy helps your state avoid.

Alabama Kentucky North Dakota
Alaska Louisiana Ohio
Arizona Maine Oklahoma
Arkansas Maryland Oregon
California Massachusetts Pennsylvania
Colorado Michigan Rhode Island
Connecticut Minnesota South Carolina
Delaware Mississippi South Dakota
District of Columbia Missouri Tennessee
Florida Montana Texas
Georgia Nebraska Utah
Hawaii Nevada Vermont
Idaho New Hampshire Virginia
Illinois New Jersey Washington
Indiana New Mexico West Virginia
Iowa New York Wisconsin
Kansas North Carolina Wyoming