US extends life of nuclear plants but no new building

The nuclear contribution to US electricity generation will decline steadily as the existing reactor fleet ages

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  • Ageing fleet
  • Government support
  • State-level support
  • Federal support
  • New construction
  • Market trends
  • Changes in generation capacity
  • US wholesale prices
  • Nuclear in a competitive landscape

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