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New nuclear plants can compete with fossil capacity: NEI study
Despite projected high capital costs, new nuclear units in the US could produce electricity at a cost that is competitive with coal- and natural gas-fired generation, but federal loan guarantees and "supportive...More...

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Cost doubts assail new nuclear growth
On paper the case for new nuclear in Europe is as compelling today as it was during the 1970s oil crisis, indeed more so because of new imperatives to control CO2 emissions. All the fundamental evidence points in nuclear's favor. Oil is at $130/barrel. Calendar 2009 baseload power is around Euro70/MWh. More..

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A year into new plant licensing, NRC and industry look to future
The use of standardized designs for licensing and construction of anticipated new US nuclear units presents challenges but also offers the benefits of streamlining NRC reviews and better allocating project risks, NRC and industry officials said at a nuclear power conference last month. Read more...

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