LEARNING RESOURCE #1

Resource #1 – “Harnessing the Power of an Atom”

How fission works and why it’s efficient
775 billion kWh produced in 2023 — powering 72+ million homes 
48% of U.S. carbon-free electricity
93% capacity factor (most reliable power source in America) 
94 reactors in 28 states 
All U.S. waste could fit on a football field less than 10 yards deep

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