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While there are growing calls to reduce dependence on nuclear power, some states in the United States are still reliant on it.
Let's take a look at states that are dependent on nuclear power, according to Business Insider.
American states that run on nuclear power
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1. Mississippi
Emission-free power from nuclear: 100 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 1
Electricity generated by nuclear: 18 per cent
Energy price per capita: 10.5 cents (27th highest)
Population: 3.0 million
Density rank: 32nd
American states that run on nuclear power
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2. New Jersey
Emission-free power from nuclear: 100 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 3
Electricity generated by nuclear: 50 per cent
Energy price per capita: 16.1 cents (7th highest)
Population: 8.8 million
Density rank: 1st
American states that run on nuclear power
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3. Virginia
Emission-free power from nuclear: 100 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 2
Electricity generated by nuclear: 36 per cent
Energy price per capita: 10.9 cents (25th highest)
Population: 8.1 million
Density Rank: 14th
American states that run on nuclear power
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4. Florida
Emission-free power from nuclear: 99 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 3
Electricity generated by nuclear: 11 per cent
Energy price per capita: 11.7 cents (21st highest)
Population: 19.1 million
Density Rank: 8th
American states that run on nuclear power
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5. Michigan
Emission-free power from nuclear: 98 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 3
Electricity generated by nuclear: 26 per cent
Energy price per capita: 12.8 cents (16th highest)
Population: 9.9 million
Density Rank: 17th
American states that run on nuclear power
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6. Connecticut
Emission-free power from nuclear: 97 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 1
Electricity generated by nuclear: 50 per cent
Energy price per capita: 18.5 cents (2nd highest)
Population: 3.6 million
Density Rank: 4th
American states that run on nuclear power
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7. Ohio
Emission-free power from nuclear: 97 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 2
Electricity generated by nuclear: 11 per cent
Energy price per capita: 11.7 cents (20th highest)
Population: 11.5 million
Density Rank: 10th
American states that run on nuclear power
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8. South Carolina
Emission-free power from nuclear: 97 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 4
Electricity generated by nuclear: 50 per cent
Energy price per capita: 11.5 cents (22nd highest)
Population: 4.7 million
Density Rank: 19th
American states that run on nuclear power
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9. Illinois
Emission-free power from nuclear: 95 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 6
Electricity generated by nuclear: 48 per cent
Energy price per capita: 12.4 cents (17th highest)
Population: 12.9 million
Density Rank: 12th
American states that run on nuclear power
Photographs: Courtesy, Wikipedia Commons
10. Pennsylvania
Emission-free power from nuclear: 95 per cent
Number of nuclear power plants: 5
Electricity generated by nuclear: 34 per cent
Energy price per capita: 13.6 cents (12th highest)
Population: 12.7 million
Density Rank: 9th
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