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How many nuclear power plants are in the United States?

As of May 2020, there are 96 operating nuclear reactors at 61 nuclear power plants in 30 U.S. states. The states with the most reactors are:

• Illinois (11 reactors at 6 plants)

• Pennsylvania (9 reactors at 5 plants)

• Tennessee (7 reactors at 3 plants)

• Florida (6 reactors at 3 plants)

• South Carolina (6 reactors at 2 plants)

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