Resources & Stats
Used Fuel
U.S. State-by-State Commercial Nuclear Used Fuel and Payments to the Nuclear Waste Fund (XLS) This table summarizes states’ commercial nuclear used fuel and their payments to the Nuclear Waste Fund.
Nuclear Waste Fund Payment Information by State (XLS) This table contains information on states’ contributions and liabilities to the Nuclear Waste Fund.
Viewpoints on Nuclear Energy
Key Issue: Nuclear Waste Disposal
Like other industrial facilities, nuclear power plants produce necessary byproducts. These include used nuclear fuel and less radioactive material like filters, tools and protective clothing.