Today, we Americans get more electricity from nuclear energy than from any other source, except coal. In many states, nuclear energy is the leading source of electricity. And because all the "lower 48" states are interconnected by power lines, the vast majority of Americans get some electricity from nuclear power plants.

That means nuclear energy helps you enjoy the convenience of your microwave, the comfort of your electric blanket, and the fun of your CD player—even if there isn't a plant near your home.

Do we get any other benefits from nuclear power plants?

They provide an alternative to burning vast amounts of fossil fuels—making electricity production much easier on the environment.

They produce much of the electricity that fuels our economic growth. They power new industrial technologies that keep our economy growing and improve our global competitiveness.

They cut America's demand for imported oil by nearly 100 million barrels a year—reducing our dependence on foreign oil suppliers and cutting our trad

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