The Commonwealth leads the industry and the nation in nuclear capability & expertise.
32% | of the Commonwealth’s power coming from zero emission nuclear power. |
95% | of the carbon-free energy in the Commonwealth is generated by nuclear. |
5+ | Research, degrees programs, and workforce training – Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, University of Virginia, Old Dominion University, Liberty University, and community colleges. |
24/7 | Availability of nuclear – the only carbon-free energy source that is available without interruption. |
100,000 | Estimated number of jobs across the Commonwealth tied directly to the nuclear sector. |
2 | Federal non-nuclear facilities in Virginia are engaged in research, development and use of nuclear technology. |
#1 | Virginia is the prime location for next-gen reactors due to existing nuclear assets, expertise & capability. |