Economic Barriers to the Expansion of Nuclear Power in the United States
dc.contributor.advisor | Murray, Brian | |
dc.contributor.author | Reinhardt, Sonya | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2008-04-25T12:35:39Z | |
dc.date.available | 2008-04-25T12:35:39Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2008-04-25T12:35:39Z | |
dc.department | Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences | |
dc.description.abstract | The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is gearing up for a surge in new nuclear power plant applications for the first time in thirty years. Although a new nuclear power plant has not been built in the U.S. in twenty years, concerns about climate change and an increased interest in energy security have put nuclear power back on the table as a technically viable energy option that can provide base load power without emitting carbon dioxide. However, the history of nuclear technology in the U.S. and lower electricity costs from fossil fuels do not allow nuclear power to be competitive on its own. This situation and the capital costs involved in building a nuclear power plant create tremendous economic barriers for the industry. | |
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dc.subject | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | |
dc.subject | nuclear power | |
dc.subject | nuclear power plant | |
dc.subject | economic barriers | |
dc.subject | nuclear expansion | |
dc.subject | levelized cost | |
dc.title | Economic Barriers to the Expansion of Nuclear Power in the United States | |
dc.type | Master's project |