Electricity

Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity. Entergy's nuclear operations represent more than 4.8 million kilowatts of nuclear generating capacity and provide about 23% of the power generated within its retail service area.

Energy consumption is projected to increase by 32% in the next two decades. At Entergy Nuclear, we have an advantage. We're a part of the only industry that has the capability to meet this large-scale need in an environmentally friendly way. Nuclear power is the most eco-efficient energy source given its high power generation with minimal environmental impact.

Nuclear plant air emissions are almost nonexistent because nothing is burned in the nuclear electricity generating process. In fact, by substituting for the use of fossil fuels in electricity generation, U.S. nuclear power plants currently prevent 2 million tons of nitrogen oxide emissions and 168 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually.

In addition, water discharged from nuclear plants does not come into contact with radioactive materials and is safely discharged under administrative and in-plant procedures. Nuclear power also makes relatively small demands on land in terms of fuel extraction and plant site size.

Safe

Entergy's commitment to safety is evident at all of the nuclear facilities we own, operate, and manage across the United States.

We take great pride in our distinguished record for making significant operational improvements in the safety and performance of our nuclear facilities. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has rated several of our energy centers among the best performing in the nation.

Secure

Nuclear reactors and the structures that contain them are among the strongest structures built by man. They are designed to safeguard plant personnel and the community even under the most catastrophic scenarios.

Clean

Nuclear is a clean energy source. Replacing nuclear plants with fossil-fueled plants would dramatically increase emissions into the atmosphere and surrounding environment.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy and the Energy Information Administration Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases published in 1999, the single most effective emission control strategy for utilities was to increase nuclear generation.