Nuclear Power in the 2005 Annual Energy Outlook J. Alan Beamon Energy Information Administration April 14, 2005
Reference Case Summary All existing nuclear plants will continue operating through 2025. While new nuclear plants are not expected, nuclear capacity will grow as existing plants are upgraded. Between 2003 and 2025 3,500 megawatts of…
Factors Affecting Nuclear Uncertainty about: Cost of new designs Financing costs in the new electricity marketplace Price Anderson renewal An untested licensing and permitting process Public acceptance Long-term waste disposal…
Three Nuclear Cost Cases Overnight Capital Cost Case 2015 / 2025 Cost Basis (2003 dollars per KW) Based on the costs of Reference 1,854 / 1,761 plants recently built in the Far East 20 percent reduction Advanced Nuclear 1,679 /…