Nuclear power now makes up about 25% of the generation of Georgia Power, the largest unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co.

First U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia::ATLANTA — A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has entered commercial operation, becoming the first new American reactor built from scratch in decades.

  • @[email protected]English
    9•1 year ago

    Why compare per ton of fuel when per kWh would be the more meaningful metric?

    What are the cradle-to-grave emissions of a nuclear plant, vs a fossil fuel plant, per kWh generated. That is a far more honest question, and I’m inclined to err on the side of nuclear.

    • @DoomBot5English
      8•1 year ago

      Let’s not forget radiation caused by the power plant. Nuclear produces far less radiation than a coal plant.