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How a Nuclear Revival Is Reshaping US Power Markets
Lucas and Luna explore the surprising resurgence of nuclear power in the United States. With AI data centers demanding round-the-clock electricity and natural gas prices still low, utilities are now eyeing existing nuclear plants and even new small modular reactors. Lucas breaks down the economics: how a single large reactor can power 1 million homes, why the Tennessee Valley Authority is investing $200 million in a new SMR project, and how the Inflation Reduction Act’s nuclear tax credits are changing the math. They also discuss the catch: construction costs and regulatory hurdles remain…
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