Go Nuclear!

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The atom symbol used as part of our logo is not just an attempt to be cute(although WE certainly like it). It symbolizes our belief in commercial nuclear power as a viable and essential mix in North America's energy portfolio. Nuclear power generation currently accounts for 20% of the electricity in the United States. Nuclear power is environmentally friendly (NO greenhouse emmissions) AND, unlike most energy sources, has a relatively infinite fuel supply. 

Click the link below for a brief description of how we convert uranium into electricity. (file courtesy of Cook Nuclear Plant)

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Below are links to two nuclear power related sites that can provide MUCH, MUCH, more information about nuclear power.

http://www.nucleartourist.com/

http://www.nei.org/howitworks/electricpowergeneration/

Top 5 reasons to love nuclear power:

  1. It reduces America's dependence on foreign energy sources like natural gas an oil.
  2. Nuclear power plants consistently produce electricity at low productions costs, keeping electricity affordable for the customer.
  3. Nuclear power plants are VERY reliable and efficient, operating at 90% of their potential around the clock.
  4. Nuclear power plants are the most secure industrial facilities in the country
  5. Nuclear power plants don't emit ANY greenhouse gases. In fact, doubling the amount of nuclear power usage in the US would be equivalent to eliminating emmissions from ALL the automobiles in the US!.