Nuclear energy seems to have generated a wide support from Americans, as reflected in a recent survey conducted by Bisconti Research Inc. on September 7-10.

Asked if they favor nuclear energy, nearly 7 out of 10 Americans said yes, while 68% support building new reactors at existing sites. The nationwide survey showed that 81% of those polled believe that nuclear energy will play a vital role in meeting the future electricity demands of U.S. Seventy-six percent agree that US utilities should now prepare so new nuclear plants could be built if deemed necessary come the next decade.

What the survey signifies is that the American people do recognize now the value of nuclear energy, and the need for it plays a significant role in America's energy production mix. Nuclear energy produces electricity for one of every five homes without emitting any greenhouse gases linked to the threat of global climate change. The survey also revealed that 47% of the American public recognizes the role nuclear power plants play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while 22% incorrectly believe that they emit greenhouse gases, and the remaining 1/3 aren't sure.