Speaking in Waynesboro, Georgia, U.S. Energy Secretary Granholm emphasized the need for 98 more reactors like the ones at Plant Vogtle to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Despite the success of the new reactors in Georgia, CEO Chris Womack of Southern Co. is hesitant to start new projects, highlighting the significant cost overruns experienced at Plant Vogtle.
Womack supports the push for more nuclear power but believes the federal government should lead in facilitating and supporting new construction, as utilities like Georgia Power need time to celebrate achievements.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp hinted at the prospect of a fifth Vogtle reactor, a move that aligns with his focus on carbon-free electricity for new industries, despite his typical silence on climate change.
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