FactMap·Illinois

America's Nuclear Power Leader

Illinois produces more nuclear power than any other state in the United States. The state operates 11 nuclear reactors across 6 power plants, generating roughly half of its electricity from nuclear energy. This makes Illinois one of the leading nuclear power producers in the entire world, surpassing the total nuclear output of many countries.

Source: Wikipedia

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