Nuclear power stations in the United States

Nuclear power stations in the United States are facilities that generate electricity using nuclear fission to produce steam, which drives turbines connected to generators. As of October 2023, the U.S. operates 93 commercial nuclear reactors across 28 states, making it one of the largest producers of nuclear power in the world. ### Overview 1. **Generation and Capacity**: Nuclear power contributes about 20% of the overall electricity generation in the U.S.