The result for the nuclear powered electricity generation segment of the industry in
the U.S. was that it was saved. It produces about 20% of the nation’s electricity and has
become a nearly irreplaceable segment of U.S. electric power. All statistics describing the
performance of the 110 nuclear power plants of the industry are continuing to move in a
positive direction. No incident like the one at Three Mile Island has occurred since. The
NRC has started to grant extensions of operating licenses for up to 20 years beyond the
nominal initial length of 40 years. Although nuclear powered electricity generating plants