Three important reasons why the U.S. new build will continue
Prognosticators of financial doom and gloom for the future of construction of new nuclear power plants in the U.S. say they have plenty of evidence to bolster their case. The main Japanese utility responsible for trying to control the disaster has itself demonstrated at times confusion in resolving problems.
Financial analysts say if the leading utility in Japan, a nation strongly committed to nuclear energy, can't control its reactors, what does it say about the global industry?
Of course, they fail to mention that six reactors at Fukushima were taken out of service by the combination of a 9.0 earthquake and a 15 meter high tsunami. Is it any wonder the utility, which has asked for international help, is at times overwhelmed by the damage?
The view of naysayer groups is open to question based on three factors.
- First, the Obama administration continues to be committed to nuclear energy. In the first week following the Fukushima accident, President Obama spoke out repeatedly on the issue.
- Second, the Department of Energy said it would continue to evaluate new nuclear reactor projects for federal loan guarantees.
- Third, a Gallop Poll taken in late March showed steady support for nuclear energy with little change from similar polls a decade ago.
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