December nuclear energy generation by state report
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Last updated December, 2024
Nuclear energy remains a major power source in the U.S. Nuclear power accounts for 17.4% of the total electricity generated in the country, according to the December nuclear energy generation report. This report is based on the latest U.S. Energy Information Administration data, which shows nuclear generation by state from September 2024.
Which state generates the largest amount of energy from nuclear sources? The EIA’s most recent data shows that in September, it was Illinois, with 7,654 thousand megawatt-hours, followed by Pennsylvania – 6,285, and South Carolina – 4,355.
The following states did not generate a significant amount of nuclear energy in September, so they will not be included in the findings below: Alaska, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming
The following charts are based on Choose Energy’s analysis of the EIA’s nuclear energy production data.