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flag Report finds small nuclear reactors too costly for U.S. energy needs, favoring cheaper alternatives like renewables.

flag A report by Dr. Joseph Romm concludes that small modular reactors (SMRs) are not economically viable for meeting U.S. energy demands, especially for AI data centers. flag The study highlights the high costs associated with nuclear projects, exemplified by the $35 billion Vogtle plant, and suggests that cheaper alternatives like natural gas and renewable energy sources are more practical. flag Despite considerations by California to lift the moratorium on nuclear plants for SMRs, the report argues that the high costs and historical failures of small nuclear power plants make them an impractical solution.

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