According to my last statement from PSE&G, I get 55% of my electricity via the nuclear power plant at Forked River. Lots of good fishing around said plant, btw.
In addition to the fact that the NIMBYs won't allow more nuclear plants to be built (they may have no choice, especially if we crack down on coal burners), a big issue we have is that so many of our nuclear plants use noncompatible components, making the maintenence of existing plants highly expensive, as basic parts often need to be customized at each plant. I know this has been a problem at Forked River for years.
I’ve heard that before — that each nuke plant was a one-off design, and that the key to safety, lower costs, and easier approvals lies in standardizing. Makes sense.
I’m hoping to see a wave of demand get a dozen new plants begun all at once. Of course, if energy prices collapse that won’t happen.