Overnight Costs of New Nuclear Reactors

July 31, 2008
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Renewable Is Doable Group
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This report assesses recent cost estimates for new nuclear plants from utilities and investment firms and concludes that that $5000/kW is a reasonable overnight cost, which is double what the number used to compare nuclear costs with other options, including renewable energy.

This document is part of a series of publications submitted to the Ontario Energy Board.

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