The Cost of Replacing Nuclear Power with Natural Gas

A legislative report from Pennsylvania's Nuclear Energy Caucus advocates preserving the state's five nuclear power plants, noting their role in meeting climate goals and ensuring grid reliability. Pennsylvania ranks second in the nation in nuclear generation capacity and depends on this carbon‑free electricity.

Replacing these plants with natural gas would require burning far more fuel, increase greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, and risk higher energy prices. Maintaining nuclear generation protects reliable power supplies, reduces overall emissions and supports local jobs and the regional economy.