Nuclear Energy in VA

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There are four operating nuclear reactors at two power plants all operated by Dominion
- North Anna, Louisa County
- Surry, Surry County
Virginia’s nuclear reactors have operated safely for more than 40 years.
Nuclear energy provides 39% of the Virginia’s electricity, the largest share of energy from any source.
Nuclear energy accounts for 99% of the state’s clean energy generation.
More than 40% of the Navy’s major combatants are nuclear powered, including 10 aircraft carriers, 54 attack submarines, and 18 strategic submarines.
The navy operates 97 reactors and more than 150 million miles have been safely steamed by nuclear-powered naval vessels.
Navy submarine and aircraft carrier cores have an endurance greater than 1 million miles.
Two private shipyards, one in Virginia, build all U.S. nuclear-powered ships.
Six shipyards, two in Virginia, employ 50,000 highly skilled workers to support the US nuclear fleet.