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American states that run on nuclear power
While there are growing calls to reduce dependence on nuclear power, some states in the United States are still reliant on it.
Let's take a look at states that are dependent on nuclear power, according to Business Insider.
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American states that run on nuclear power
1. Mississippi
Emission-free power from nuclear: 100 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 1
Electricity generated by nuclear: 18 per cent
Energy price per capita: 10.5 cents (27th highest)
Population: 3.0 million
Density rank: 32nd
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American states that run on nuclear power
2. New Jersey
Emission-free power from nuclear: 100 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 3
Electricity generated by nuclear: 50 per cent
Energy price per capita: 16.1 cents (7th highest)
Population: 8.8 million
Density rank: 1st
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American states that run on nuclear power
3. Virginia
Emission-free power from nuclear: 100 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 2
Electricity generated by nuclear: 36 per cent
Energy price per capita: 10.9 cents (25th highest)
Population: 8.1 million
Density Rank: 14th
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American states that run on nuclear power
4. Florida
Emission-free power from nuclear: 99 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 3
Electricity generated by nuclear: 11 per cent
Energy price per capita: 11.7 cents (21st highest)
Population: 19.1 million
Density Rank: 8th
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American states that run on nuclear power
5. Michigan
Emission-free power from nuclear: 98 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 3
Electricity generated by nuclear: 26 per cent
Energy price per capita: 12.8 cents (16th highest)
Population: 9.9 million
Density Rank: 17th
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American states that run on nuclear power
6. Connecticut
Emission-free power from nuclear: 97 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 1
Electricity generated by nuclear: 50 per cent
Energy price per capita: 18.5 cents (2nd highest)
Population: 3.6 million
Density Rank: 4th
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American states that run on nuclear power
7. Ohio
Emission-free power from nuclear: 97 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 2
Electricity generated by nuclear: 11 per cent
Energy price per capita: 11.7 cents (20th highest)
Population: 11.5 million
Density Rank: 10th
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American states that run on nuclear power
8. South Carolina
Emission-free power from nuclear: 97 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 4
Electricity generated by nuclear: 50 per cent
Energy price per capita: 11.5 cents (22nd highest)
Population: 4.7 million
Density Rank: 19th
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American states that run on nuclear power
9. Illinois
Emission-free power from nuclear: 95 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 6
Electricity generated by nuclear: 48 per cent
Energy price per capita: 12.4 cents (17th highest)
Population: 12.9 million
Density Rank: 12th
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American states that run on nuclear power
10. Pennsylvania
Emission-free power from nuclear: 95 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 5
Electricity generated by nuclear: 34 per cent
Energy price per capita: 13.6 cents (12th highest)
Population: 12.7 million
Density Rank: 9th