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How many cities are powered by Nuclear Breader Reactors in America?
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∙ 13y ago
none at this time.
The first breeder reactor to power a town was EBR-II, it powered Arco, ID for one night then was disconnected from grid.
There have been others, but are all now decommissioned as US decided to abandon breeders.
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