Nuclear Plants Boost Economy, Protect the Environment A balanced portfolio is needed to meet 20 percent increase in electricity use by 2030

Fertel: Investing in nuclear energy means more jobs
With the expected 20% increase in electricity use, the energy industry must rely on a "balanced portfolio" of production sources, writes Marvin S. Fertel, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute. In keeping up with growing electricity demands, the industry should look toward nuclear energy, a low-carbon source that also presents a significant opportunity to create new jobs, he writes. GreenLaborJournal.org