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New Big Nuclear Reactors Get Support From Biden Administration


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  • White House forms panel to aid construction, prevent delays
  • Construction of the power plants has been hit by cost overruns

The White House is throwing its weight behind building large-scale nuclear reactors to help mitigate industry risk associated with the construction of power plants that can cost tens of billions of dollars.

During a White House summit on domestic nuclear deployment, the Biden administration announced it is forming an expert group to focus on supporting the buildout and preventing delays. The action comes as some utilities are considering building large-scale reactors, according to the Nuclear Energy Institute.

The last commercial-scale reactor built in the US, Southern Co.’s Vogtle nuclear project, was more than $16 billion over budget and seven years behind schedule.

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The White House’s backing for nuclear, which the administration says is needed to meet climate and clean power goals, comes as a dozen reactors have closed since 2013 amid competition from cheaper power from natural gas and renewable energy sources. The Biden administration has set a goal of achieving a carbon-free power sector by 2035 and a net-zero emissions economy by no later than 2050.

— With assistance from Josh Saul



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