A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has entered commercial operation. Georgia Power Co. announced Monday that Unit 3 at Plant Vogtle, southeast of Augusta, has completed testing and is now sending power to the grid reliably.

ATLANTA (AP) — 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.

  •  JelloBrains   ( @JelloBrains@kbin.social ) 
    9•1 year ago

    Way over schedule and WAY WAY over the price it was supposed to cost. They’ve increased our bills more than once because of this bullshit, including an increase this year. Nuclear may be needed but the price is very hefty for the forced customers of these power monopolies.

    Commissioners will decide later who pays for the remainder of the costs of Vogtle, including the fourth reactor.

    The GA Public Service Commission has never met a price increase they didn’t approve.