How The U.S. Fell Behind China On Nuclear Power

The United States is the largest producer of nuclear power in the world, solely responsible for about one-third of global output. As of today, the U. S. has 96 operating commercial nuclear reactors in 57 power plants across 28 states.

However, while that fleet remains highly productive, the domestic nuclear sector is rapidly aging out. All but two of the nation’s nuclear reactors are Gen II models, meaning they were constructed before the year 2000.