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Is nuclear power making a comeback in the US? (News).(Brief Article)
It's been over 20 years since a new nuclear plant has been proposed in the United States, but recent news suggests this languishing power source may be having a revival. Thanks to a new, streamlined licensing process offered by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and a DOE offer to share the cost of preparing a permit, three nuclear operating companies have announced their intentions to apply for a so-called "early site permit" at existing nuclear stations.
Entergy Nuclear, one of the three, emphasized that it does not currently plan to build a new nuclear plant, but will examine the economics three to five years ...
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