The initial estimate (2 years ago) for keeping California's Diablo Canyon nuclear plant operating was $5.2bn. Now PG&E says it's $8.3bn. And a former state energy commissioner says it's now more like $10 - $11.8bn and "you're pouring your money down a rat hole."
Nuclear costs doubling in two years. And this is my shocked face 😑 (See Energy Transition Show (npub1ass…xqkk) Ep. 209 and 219.)
Meanwhile, the costs of renewables keep falling.
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/critics-fear-pge-diablo-canyon-power-plant-costs/3566486/
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