No good news for nuclear power
The outlook for nuclear power plants has continued to worsen since the Three-Mile Island accident, according to a poll of New England utilities. The 11-month freeze on licensing imposed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission added to a long buildup of problems for the nuclear industry. The utilities report resulted in cancelled orders and public pressure to close existing plants at a time when one third of New England's electric power comes from nuclear plants; there is no way in which coal alone can replace the region's dependence on imported oil by the end of the century. The positions of several utilities facing rate hearings, financing problems, efforts to develop alternative power sources, and harsh public opinion about waste disposal and liability are cited. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 5423189
- Journal Information:
- N.Engl. Bus.; (United States), Journal Name: N.Engl. Bus.; (United States) Vol. 2:5; ISSN NENBD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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