Special Report

States With the Most Nuclear Power Plants

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3. South Carolina
> Active nuclear reactors in state: 7
> Locations: Hartsville, Jenkensville, Seneca, & York
> Power plant operator(s): Dominion Energy South Carolina & Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC

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2. Pennsylvania
> Active nuclear reactors in state: 8
> Locations: Delta, Limerick, Salem Township, & Shippingport
> Power plant operator(s): Exelon Generation Co., LLC & Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC

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1. Illinois
> Active nuclear reactors in state: 11
> Locations: Braceville, Byron, Clinton, Cordova, Marseilles, & Morris
> Power plant operator(s): Exelon Generation Co., LLC

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