Benefits of Nuclear Energy

See why nuclear energy is the ideal zero-carbon solution to power the data center industry.

Nuclear energy is zero-carbon, low-cost, reliable, and safe

...and powers 1 in 5 U.S. homes and businesses.
Zero-carbon

Nuclear energy generates 50% of the nation's carbon-free electricity and 20% of its total electricity.

Low-cost

Operational excellence and efficiency drive affordable electricity for homes and businesses.

Reliable

Nuclear plants operate 24/7/365 making them the ideal zero-carbon complement to wind/solar.

Safe

Nuclear plants are designed with redundant safety systems to withstand the most severe conditions.

Nuclear lifecycle GHG emissions lower than wind or solar

According to a study by the UN, nuclear energy’s lifecycle GHG emissions are lower than wind or solar. And, with its always-on power, nuclear is the ideal carbon-free solution to power the data center industry.

Nuclear's always-on power makes it the ideal solution to power the data center industry

Always-on, 24/7/365

In 2021, U.S. nuclear power plants had an average capacity factor of 93%, making nuclear energy the most reliable source of energy on the grid.

Highly efficient

The energy density of uranium and the world-class operations of nuclear plants, make nuclear a highly efficient form of energy.

Abundant

All 55 U.S. nuclear plants avoid more carbon emissions annually than the emissions produced by 100 million passenger vehicles.

Nuclear plants are among the safest, most well-run industrial facilities in the world

Defense-in-Depth Approach

The defense-in-depth approach prevents accidents and releases of radiation through redundant layers of defense so that no single layer is exclusively relied upon.

Rigorous Oversight

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and independent federal agency, provides rigorous oversight and evaluates each plant's performance.

Continuous Improvement

The NRC and the industry routinely analyze events at nuclear plants to identify improvements, leading to enhanced safety.

Track Record of Excellence

In the history of U.S. commercial nuclear energy, there have been no radiation-related health effects linked to their operation.

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