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Safety

Is nuclear energy safe? The answer is unequivocally yes.

Safety is in the DNA of every U.S. nuclear energy plant. That’s one of the benefits of nuclear energy: U.S. plants are among the safest and most secure industrial facilities in the country. The safety of our employees and the communities in which we live and work is our top priority.

Nuclear power plants maintain the highest standard for operational safety, security, cybersecurity and emergency preparedness. The industry’s comprehensive safety procedures and stringent federal regulations keep our plants and neighboring communities safe.

Nuclear energy, in terms of an overall safety record, is better than other energy.

— Bill Gates

Operational Safety

Highly trained experts run America’s nuclear plants. With the NRC’s oversight and layers of safety precautions, a nuclear plant is one of the safest industrial environments in the United States.

Security

A number of systems keep our plants secure, and top-notch security starts long before an armed guard stands watch. Plant design, screening systems, behavioral observation and highly trained forces protect our reactors from threats.

Cybersecurity

Our nuclear plants are well-protected from cyberthreats, designed as islands of operation disconnected from the internet. Technology moves fast, but our cybersecurity experts move faster.

Emergency Preparedness

Each nuclear plant maintains a response plan for different emergencies. Pulling together federal, state and local responders, these plans meet strict NRC and FEMA requirements.