The Millstone nuclear power plant in Waterford, Conn., is an integral part of the New London County economy. The plant provides jobs and makes purchases that stimulate the local economy directly and indirectly. The benefits to the area come through jobs, taxes, economic output, labor income, contributions to the local community and other areas. And there are other intangible benefits to the region, such as clean air and low, stable electricity prices. Millstone’s economic impact reaches beyond the local community to the state and even the national level.