Exhibits: Energy Encounter

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Nuclear Power is an important option for the United States and the rest of the world to meet all our future energy needs.  Currently, nuclear power plants provide about 17% of the world’s electricity.  This exhibit looks at the world’s dependence on all energy forms and how nuclear power will help fulfill those needs.  Visitors will compare and contrast all forms of energy.

Exhibition and Components:  An exciting exhibit that allows visitors to learn of the history of nuclear reactor design, future reactor plans, and world energy issues that could be impacted by nuclear power generation.  The exhibit features many interactive exhibits helping the visitor discover the place nuclear power has in our energy hungry world.

Square Footage and Location:  1800 square feet of exhibit space.  Located in the Technology section of the Museum.

This exhibit is currently sponsored by AREVA with additional support provided by PNM.