Pop Quiz: Nuclear Power in the USA

Dominic Muren
Living / Culture
May 5, 2008

Answer: C) 20%

There are 104 nuclear power plants operating in the United States, accounting for roughly 20% of the nation's electricity supply. In contrast, nuclear power supplies 80% of France's electricity needs, with 59 nuclear power plants in operation in the country.

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Source: Energy Information Administration

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