Nuclear power now makes up about 25% of the generation of Georgia Power, the largest unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co.

First U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia::ATLANTA — A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has entered commercial operation, becoming the first new American reactor built from scratch in decades.

  • nottheengineer@feddit.deEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Nuclear is still fossil fuel, just not combustion. But I agree, this is good news because it helps reduce coal and gas usage.

    Edit: I get it, I’m wrong. No need to repeat the same comments over and over.

    • majestictechie@lemmy.fosshost.comEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Nuclear is Non-renewable, but it’s not a Fossil fuel:

      A hydrocarbon-based fuel, such as petroleum, coal, or natural gas, derived from living matter of a previous geologic time.