HARRISBURG, PA – December 2, 2025 − State Senator John Kane (D–Chester/Delaware), co-chair of the bipartisan and bicameral Nuclear Energy Caucus, announced today that he has introduced a resolution officially recognizing December 2, 2025, as World Nuclear Energy Day in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights the Commonwealth’s longstanding leadership in nuclear innovation, clean energy production, and family-sustaining jobs.
Senator Kane introduced the resolution alongside his caucus co-chair, Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R–Northumberland/Snyder), underscoring the bipartisan commitment to strengthening Pennsylvania’s nuclear energy sector.
“Before my time in public service, I worked as a union plumber at the Limerick plant, and later, as business manager of the Plumbers Union, I sent hundreds of skilled tradespeople into these facilities. I’ve seen firsthand the pride, expertise, and safety that Pennsylvania workers bring to the nuclear industry. Pennsylvania has always been at the forefront of nuclear innovation and today we operate one of the nation’s most reliable, carbon-free nuclear fleets. Pennsylvania’s leadership is only growing, and World Nuclear Energy Day is a chance to honor the hardworking folks who keep our plants secure, our grid stable, and our future sustainable.”
Pennsylvania is the second-largest producer of nuclear energy in the United States, behind only Illinois. The state’s four active nuclear power plants — Beaver Valley, Limerick, Peach Bottom, and Susquehanna — generate nearly 9,500 megawatts of reliable, emission-free power. The upcoming revival of the Crane Clean Energy Center in 2027 will add an additional 837 megawatts to the PJM grid.
“Pennsylvania has a long and proud history of leading the nation in safe, reliable nuclear energy, and our communities continue to benefit from the jobs, innovation, and economic strength this industry provides,” said Senator Culver. Recognizing World Nuclear Energy Day is an opportunity to highlight the skilled workers, engineers, and local partners who keep these facilities running safely every day. Nuclear power is essential not only to maintaining a stable grid, but also to supporting our nation’s energy independence. I am grateful for the bipartisan cooperation that allows us to support an energy sector that is vital to our economy and our future.”
Representative Matzie praised the partnership advancing nuclear progress in the Commonwealth.
“Nuclear energy is the key to a cleaner, more sustainable, more affordable energy future. Spreading awareness of the benefits of nuclear energy is vital in securing that future. That is why World Nuclear Energy Day is so important. I’m proud to have introduced the companion resolution in the House – HR 372 – along with Rep. Tom Mehaffie. And equally proud to serve as Co-Chair with Rep. Mehaffie and Sens. Kane and Culver of the PA Nuclear Energy Caucus. We will continue, in a bi-partisan fashion, to support nuclear energy as a safe, proven solution to the capacity challenges we face moving forward.”
Beyond environmental impact, nuclear energy plays a major role in Pennsylvania’s economy. The industry provides approximately 15,900 full-time jobs, contributes $2 billion annually to Pennsylvania’s GDP, and generates roughly $70 million in state tax revenue. Nuclear power also prevents more than 37 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions each year, supporting the Commonwealth’s clean air and energy independence goals.
The resolution also acknowledges the increasingly important role nuclear power will play as demand grows for round-the-clock clean electricity — especially from AI systems, data centers, and next-generation industries.
The resolution is expected to receive bipartisan support in the Senate.