SCE&G forecasts a need for baseload electric generation by 2017.
The company, with Santee Cooper, proposes to build two new
nuclear units located at the V.C. Summer nuclear station site
near Jenkinsville, S.C. Why is nuclear power the right choice to
meet South Carolina’s future energy needs? Nuclear power is
clean.Nuclear plants do not produce greenhouse gases that can
lead to global warming. Nuclear power is economical.Nuclear
plants are a very cost efficient power generation source.
Nuclear power creates jobs.As many as 3,000 jobs will be created
during construction of SCE&G's two new nuclear plants and up to
800 permanent positions when the plants begin operating. Learn
more and apply. Nuclear power is reliable.Nuclear plants operate
at their maximum output 24/7 for long periods of time. Nuclear
power is proven.Nuclear plants have been producing millions of
mega-watt hours of electricity safely and reliability in South
Carolina since the 1960s. SCE&G’s V.C. Summer nuclear plant has
been providing electric