New nuclear plants being built (IMAGE) Norwegian University of Science and Technology Caption Europe isn't the only place in the world that is considering investments in nuclear energy. The photo shows a US Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspector at the Vogtle Unit 4 plant on the Savannah River in Georgia, as it generated just enough electricity to connect to the grid for the first time. Vogtle Unit 4 came on line in late April 2024. The four units are now the single largest source of nuclear energy in the United States. Photo: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, CC By 2.0 Credit Photo: Nuclear Regulatory Commission, CC By 2.0 Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.