More Nosebleed Prices for New Nukes

One wonders at what price point the TVA would not buy a nuke. It seems to be a itch they can't not scratch.

Proposed TVA Nuclear Plant Comes With Exorbitant Price Tag - TriCities.com - 13 Dec 08

"The Tennessee Valley Authority is not flinching from its goal of building the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant in Alabama, despite a projection that the facility could cost more to build than all three of agency’s current nuclear generating stations."

"Using estimates from the nuclear energy industry, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission found that the two pressurized water reactors planned for the site near Scottsboro, Ala., range from $9.8 billion to $17.5 billion. That’s compared to estimates of $6.4 billion to $7.1 billion a year ago."

Tennessee: Estimates Rise for Nuclear Plant - Chattanooga Times Free Press - 12 Dec 08

"In addition to TVA, the Southern Co., Progress Energy and Florida Power & Light have filed combined operating licenses to build AP-1000 reactors."

More Nosebleed Prices for New Nukes

One wonders at what price point the TVA would not buy a nuke. It seems to be a itch they can't not scratch.

Proposed TVA Nuclear Plant Comes With Exorbitant Price Tag - TriCities.com - 13 Dec 08

"The Tennessee Valley Authority is not flinching from its goal of building the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant in Alabama, despite a projection that the facility could cost more to build than all three of agency’s current nuclear generating stations."

"Using estimates from the nuclear energy industry, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission found that the two pressurized water reactors planned for the site near Scottsboro, Ala., range from $9.8 billion to $17.5 billion. That’s compared to estimates of $6.4 billion to $7.1 billion a year ago."

Tennessee: Estimates Rise for Nuclear Plant - Chattanooga Times Free Press - 12 Dec 08

"In addition to TVA, the Southern Co., Progress Energy and Florida Power & Light have filed combined operating licenses to build AP-1000 reactors."

Heritage Foundation's Nuclear Fantasyland

When in doubt, make stuff up. Worked for the Bushies for a while. Say something like pretending the Energy Policy Act of 2005s tens of billions of 80% loan guarantees isn't a massive handout for the nuclear industry? Spread out that reality distortion field a bit more.

Somehow the real renewables you snipe at don't seen to be needing that particular item, Mr. Spencer (if that is your real name).

Nuclear Industry Growing Without Federal Handouts - FoxNews.com - 12 Dec 08

"Seems like the only way to get a business going (or keep it going) today is to get help from Washington. That is, unless you’re in the nuclear business. While other industries are begging for taxpayer dollars, the nuclear industry is expanding at an impressive pace — without federal subsidies."

"That’s why no new subsidies are needed for nuclear energy (or any other energy, for that matter). The Energy Policy Act is doing its job. The industry is clearly moving now. The government doesn’t have to worry about ponying up more money. America’s private sector is on the job."

Heritage Foundation's Nuclear Fantasyland

When in doubt, make stuff up. Worked for the Bushies for a while. Say something like pretending the Energy Policy Act of 2005s tens of billions of 80% loan guarantees isn't a massive handout for the nuclear industry? Spread out that reality distortion field a bit more.

Somehow the real renewables you snipe at don't seen to be needing that particular item, Mr. Spencer (if that is your real name).

Nuclear Industry Growing Without Federal Handouts - FoxNews.com - 12 Dec 08

"Seems like the only way to get a business going (or keep it going) today is to get help from Washington. That is, unless you’re in the nuclear business. While other industries are begging for taxpayer dollars, the nuclear industry is expanding at an impressive pace — without federal subsidies."

"That’s why no new subsidies are needed for nuclear energy (or any other energy, for that matter). The Energy Policy Act is doing its job. The industry is clearly moving now. The government doesn’t have to worry about ponying up more money. America’s private sector is on the job."

More Nuclear Woes

These tidbits from Japan and the Phillipines.

Nuclear Power Company Eyes Decommissioning of 2 Reactors Due to Stiffer Quake Standards - Mainichi Daily News - 14 Dec 08

". . . in the 2007 Chuetsu Offshore Earthquake, shaking at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture was 3.8 times more intense than had been predicted. Accordingly, major quake resistance reinforcement became necessary for the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors at the Hamaoka plant. Since there was a high possibility of major increases in the cost of restarting the reactors, the power company began looking at decommissioning them as an option."

Editorial: A Chilling Poser on Nuke Option - Business Mirror - 12 Dec 08

"As a recently aired TV documentary pointed out, authorities have arrested an American suspected of trying to develop a nuke-spiked “dirty” bomb while there have been dozens of reported cases of attempted theft and sales of nuclear and radioactive material. Multinational forces have reportedly discovered a diagram for a nuclear device at an Al-Qaeda safe house in Kabul.

The problem with nuclear power is that the ingredients required to generate electricity and those needed to manufacture a weapon are essentially the same. In a country whose authorities cannot be trusted to keep under detention some of Southeast Asia’s most notorious cross-border terrorists, anxiety over our ability to secure a nuclear plant from pilferage, sabotage and attack will persist."

More Nuclear Woes

These tidbits from Japan and the Phillipines.

Nuclear Power Company Eyes Decommissioning of 2 Reactors Due to Stiffer Quake Standards - Mainichi Daily News - 14 Dec 08

". . . in the 2007 Chuetsu Offshore Earthquake, shaking at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture was 3.8 times more intense than had been predicted. Accordingly, major quake resistance reinforcement became necessary for the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors at the Hamaoka plant. Since there was a high possibility of major increases in the cost of restarting the reactors, the power company began looking at decommissioning them as an option."

Editorial: A Chilling Poser on Nuke Option - Business Mirror - 12 Dec 08

"As a recently aired TV documentary pointed out, authorities have arrested an American suspected of trying to develop a nuke-spiked “dirty” bomb while there have been dozens of reported cases of attempted theft and sales of nuclear and radioactive material. Multinational forces have reportedly discovered a diagram for a nuclear device at an Al-Qaeda safe house in Kabul.

The problem with nuclear power is that the ingredients required to generate electricity and those needed to manufacture a weapon are essentially the same. In a country whose authorities cannot be trusted to keep under detention some of Southeast Asia’s most notorious cross-border terrorists, anxiety over our ability to secure a nuclear plant from pilferage, sabotage and attack will persist."

Canadian Tar Sand Oil Photos

Not so nice. Here.

Canadian Tar Sand Oil Photos

Not so nice. Here.