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In 2023, nuclear power plants in the United States generated approximately **775 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh)** of electricity, accounting for about **18.6%** of the nation's total utility-scale electricity generation .
This makes nuclear energy the third-largest source of electricity in the U.S., following natural gas and renewables. Despite the retirement of some older reactors, the overall nuclear generation has remained relatively stable, thanks to efficiency improvements and the addition of new units, such as those at the Vogtle plant in Georgia.([Reuters][1])
Looking ahead, nuclear power generation is expected to increase slightly, with projections estimating about **796 billion kWh** in 2025 .([EIA][2])
If you're interested in more details about nuclear energy or its role in the U.S. energy mix, feel free to ask!
[1]: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/white-house-support-new-nuclear-power-plants-us-2024-05-29/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "White House to support new nuclear power plants in the U.S."
[2]: https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=64364&utm_source=chatgpt.com "New solar plants expected to support most U.S. electric generation ..."
This makes nuclear energy the third-largest source of electricity in the U.S., following natural gas and renewables. Despite the retirement of some older reactors, the overall nuclear generation has remained relatively stable, thanks to efficiency improvements and the addition of new units, such as those at the Vogtle plant in Georgia.([Reuters][1])
Looking ahead, nuclear power generation is expected to increase slightly, with projections estimating about **796 billion kWh** in 2025 .([EIA][2])
If you're interested in more details about nuclear energy or its role in the U.S. energy mix, feel free to ask!
[1]: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/white-house-support-new-nuclear-power-plants-us-2024-05-29/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "White House to support new nuclear power plants in the U.S."
[2]: https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=64364&utm_source=chatgpt.com "New solar plants expected to support most U.S. electric generation ..."