Welcome to the Office of Nuclear Energy’s Web site. Our mission is to support the nation’s diverse nuclear energy programs. The purpose of this Web site is to provide information on our goals and activities and also to provide useful information about nuclear energy.
A plentiful, reliable supply of energy is the cornerstone of sustained economic growth and prosperity. Nuclear energy is an important source of energy in the U.S. , supplying 20 percent of the nation’s electricity. More than 100 nuclear plants are operated in the U.S. today to provide base load electricity reliably, affordably and without air pollution or emissions of greenhouse gases.
As you explore this Web site, we hope you find the information useful that explains why nuclear power is a necessary part of our current and future nuclear energy mix, and what the Department of Energy is doing to support its development and use in the U.S. and abroad.
If you have any questions or comments concerning the Web site, please send them to the NE Webmaster.
Thank you for your interest.
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