Safe & Secure
American nuclear energy has safely served as a workhorse of the country’s electric grid for more than four decades. Over this time, the industry has safely and securely operated 104 reactors in 31 states. U.S. nuclear energy facilities are held accountable by a strong, independent regulator in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), which holds American nuclear facilities to more regulatory scrutiny and requirements than any other country.
Additionally, U.S. nuclear facilities are operated by highly-skilled and trained workers and are specifically designed with layer upon layer of multiple, redundant back-up systems to protect the American public from any accidents that could be caused by unforeseen, extreme events. The American nuclear energy industry has demonstrated its commitment to not only maintaining the highest levels of safety, but continuously updating and improving its best practices to make facilities are even safer.
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