Today, the United States depends on nuclear energy for 20 percent of the electricity that powers the country鈥檚 economy and strengthens energy security. Our 104 nuclear power plants operate on average more than 90 percent of the time. In comparison, hydro, wind, and solar have average capacity factors in the range of 24 to 30 percent. This makes nuclear energy one of the most reliable sources of electricity in the world. As we plan for our future, we must continue to utilize and build upon this historically reliable supply of electricity.
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Nuclear power in America: Five reasons why it's safe and reliable
Though the crisis at Japan鈥檚 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant appears to be stabilizing, the United States is stepping up inspections of the country鈥檚 104 nuclear reactors. The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission today announced that inspectors will soon visit all US reactors to ensure they can withstand the kind of 鈥渟evere accident鈥� that led to Japan鈥檚 emergency. That emergency has caused many Americans to wonder about the future of nuclear power. Is it safe and dependable? Yes, says Tony Pietrangelo, chief nuclear officer and senior vice president of the Nuclear Energy Institute. Here鈥檚 why:
2. Nuclear is reliable
