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Nuclear power is a critical component of the energy infrastructure in the United States, serving as the largest source of zero-emission electricity [1], [2] and providing approximately 20 percent of the nation's total power generation [3], [4], [5].

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Clean Energy Solutions Must Include Nuclear | ClearPath clearpath.org ClearPath 3 facts

claimThe loss of existing nuclear power plants in the United States has significant potential emissions impacts, particularly because natural gas—which has higher emissions than nuclear power—has largely replaced the retired nuclear capacity.

claimNuclear power remains the largest source of low-carbon electricity generation in the United States, despite nearly a decade of rapid growth in wind and solar deployment.

measurementIn 2016, nuclear power accounted for nearly 20% of electricity generation in the United States, while wind and solar accounted for less than 9%.

Congressional testimony of Bob Perciasepe on advanced nuclear ... c2es.org Bob Perciasepe · Center for Climate and Energy Solutions 3 facts

measurementSince 1990, nuclear power has consistently supplied approximately one-fifth of total U.S. electric power generation.

claimNuclear power is the largest source of zero-emission power in the United States.

perspectiveBob Perciasepe argues that the U.S. needs both nuclear and renewable energy sources, rather than renewables attempting to replace nuclear power for decades, to achieve deep decarbonization of the power sector.

The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment ... nationalacademies.org National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 3 facts

perspectiveThe United States' diminishing global presence in nuclear energy reduces its ability to shape international governance institutions for safe nuclear operations and weakens its capacity to strengthen security arrangements related to nuclear power and the fuel cycle for nonproliferation goals.

measurementNuclear power accounts for almost two-thirds of low-carbon electricity generation in the United States.

measurementNuclear power provides approximately 20 percent of total electricity in the United States.

NARUC white paper examines nuclear's role in advancing ... ans.org American Nuclear Society 1 fact

referenceThe National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) published a white paper titled 'Nuclear Energy as a Keystone Clean Energy Resource' which examines the role of nuclear power in providing carbon-free energy in the United States.

A Critical Disconnect: Relying on Nuclear Energy in ... energypolicy.columbia.edu Matt Bowen, Kat Guanio · Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy 1 fact

claimThe availability of firm low-carbon energy options, such as nuclear power, varies by location, necessitating regional discussions with utilities and experts from different parts of the United States and the world.

Can Carbon Capture Advance The Race Toward Decarbonized ... kapsarc.org KAPSARC 1 fact

measurementNuclear power is only a more cost-effective approach for reducing carbon emissions than alternatives if natural gas prices exceed $4 per MMBtu, according to cost estimates from Japan, the United States, and France.