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New reactors too costly, groups tell state

New reactors too costly, groups tell state By Thomas Content of the Journal SentinelMay. 21, 2009 Supporters of nuclear power made a big push earlier this spring to overturn the state’s ban on construction of nuclear reactors.The supporters included a co-founder of Greenpeace who now is working for an energy coalition funded by the Nuclear Energy Institute……………………………..

“Given nuclear power’s high costs and its legacy of nuclear waste, expanding the use of nuclear
power is not a responsible choice for meeting future electricity needs in Wisconsin,” Physicians for Social Responsibility and other groups said in a letter to Gov. Jim Doyle and members of the Legislature. “We urge you to oppose legislation that promotes nuclear power in our state until each of these substantive and cost issues is addressed.”

Since 2005, a report from the group WISPIRG says, the cost of new reactors has tripled — outpacing the increases in other types of power generation.

New reactors too costly, groups tell state – JSOnline

May 23, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized