Then we think bigger. Neighborhood-level reactors that can provide most of the needs of the neighborhood at peak, but hooked into the grid. Basically, decentralize our power generation system.
That would be good. In fact, my townhome complex has 102 homes and would be just about a perfect match for a 200kw plant. $15,000 per home and never have to pay for electricity again — including enough to charge electric vehicles for everybody.
$15,000 added to the price of the home would be $100/month amortized at 6%. Cheaper than people’s monthly gasoline cost let alone what they are spending on electric plus gasoline.