The Nuclear Energy Industry is a vital and necessary asset that not only ensures clean and safe electricity, but it's also affordable and reliable which creates environmental benefits for the communities.
Nuclear Powers Pennsylvania is a statewide coalition whose mission is to educate all of Pennsylvania about the benefits that nuclear energy brings and how many positive impacts come to the communities around the Keystone State because of it.
In fact, Pennsylvania's nuclear energy is responsible for sixty-nine million dollars in tax revenue annually which funds community services in schools, roads, public transportation, and also law enforcement.
There are more than 500 companies in Pennsylvania working in the nuclear industry, creating 16,000 jobs that alone depend on nuclear energy.
Ninety-three percent of the nuclear energy in Pennsylvania is carbon-free and prevents ratepayers from paying more for their electricity.
Nuclear energy is one of the greatest sources of Pennsylvania's electricity, contributing thirty-eight percent of the mix, while also accounting for over ninety percent of Commonwealth's clean power.
This safe and reliable energy source also creates jobs for Pennsylvanians, boosts local economies throughout the state and keeps the air clean. Pennsylvania has nine nuclear reactors at five sites across the state - Beaver Valley, Peach Bottom, Three Mile Island, Limerick and Susquehanna.
This helps infer that closing one of the plants would result in devastating effects within the Commonwealth's economy and environment.
Here are a few ways to support nuclear energy in Pennsylvania:
