States With the Most Nuclear Power Plants

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April 16, 2022 10:00 am

Last Updated: April 27, 2022 2:34 pm

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8. Tennessee
> Active nuclear reactors in state: 4
> Locations: Soddy-Daisy & Spring City
> Power plant operator(s): Tennessee Valley Authority

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7. Texas
> Active nuclear reactors in state: 4
> Locations: Bay City & Glen Rose
> Power plant operator(s): STP Nuclear Operating Co. & TEX Operations Company LLC

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6. Virginia
> Active nuclear reactors in state: 4
> Locations: Louisa & Surry
> Power plant operator(s): Virginia Electric & Power Co.

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5. Alabama
> Active nuclear reactors in state: 5
> Locations: Athens & Columbia
> Power plant operator(s): Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, LLC & Southern Nuclear Operating Co., Inc.

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4. North Carolina
> Active nuclear reactors in state: 5
> Locations: Huntersville, New Hill, & Southport
> Power plant operator(s): Duke Energy Progress, LLC

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