Cost competitiveness of nuclear hinges on climate bill's passage

Cost competitiveness of nuclear hinges on climate bill's passage
Further taxpayer support for new nuclear projects in the country has to consider the costs of such an energy source compared with other power sources with little or no carbon emissions, said Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass. His statement comes in response to the Obama administration's budget request, which includes an additional $36 billion for nuclear loan guarantees. "Ultimately, the best way to establish nuclear energy as cost-competitive is to pass a comprehensive climate-and-energy bill that finally forces polluters to pay for the carbon pollution they produce," Markey added. Wicked Local/Gatehouse News Service
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