Report touts nuclear power as it faces hurdles

Pennsylvania’s five nuclear power plants contribute $2.36 billion to the state’s gross domestic product and help reduce carbon emissions, a report from global consulting firm the Brattle Group touted.
The report comes as nuclear power plants throughout the nation, including Three Mile Island outside of Harrisburg, face economic challenges, pressure from environmental groups and increased competition from natural gas-fueled power plants.
The research shows Pennsylvania’s nuclear industry accounts for 15,600 in-state full-time jobs, both direct and secondary, and provides $81 million in net state tax revenues annually.

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