Possibility of a New Nuclear Reactor in the U.S. Increases

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/nrc-expected-to-give-georgia-nuclear-reactors-the-green-light/2012/02/08/gIQAqmC7zQ_story.html

In Georgia, a new nuclear reactor plan has been proposed, but unlike many failed attempts by other businesses, this one appears to be taking shape. There is now a very large chance that a nuclear reactor could be in place in Georgia around 2016 or 2017. There hasn't been a new reactor added in the U.S. since 1996,and one hasn't been licensed since 1978.With the NRC, taking a liking towards this plant, most believe that it will be passed. The production of this plant would cost about $13.3 billion. Much of the project would be paid by the customers, even though it would cost three times as much to produce than other alternatives. If this project is allowed than many more reactors would be produced throughout the country, since it now shows that they can be produced yet again, like they used to.