@michaelgemar @StephenRees Yes, new nuclear is a problem. Revamping old nuclear isn't that bad, though. There may be some value to nuclear later and it's not a bad idea to put some money into it now for R&D purposes. Also, Canada's CANDU reactors are cheaper to run and are inherently safer than the reactors in the US, since they don't produce weapon-grade material or require the refinement that got Iran in hot water. But we haven't built new nuclear in a while and there is a learning cost to overcome.
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I've finally updated my chart of historical levelized electricity generation costs in the US by type. -
I've finally updated my chart of historical levelized electricity generation costs in the US by type.I've finally updated my chart of historical levelized electricity generation costs in the US by type. Renewables continue to be the cheapest overall, even being cheaper to build than to continue operating existing coal plants. Of note is the increasing price of wind, making it more expensive than solar at the moment. These are average costs, and individual costs will vary by location. #Renewable #Energy
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I really sympathise with anyone struggling with the cost of oil and gas supplies 🫂@TCMuffin We just had a 7-hour power outage. I'm kinda wishing we had some batteries right now.
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We are governed by the stupidest criminals in the history of the U.S. federal government, as Josh Marshall makes clear.@dangillmor Listen, the Strait of Hormuz is completely open and clear for shipping if Iran would just stop attacking ships. What isn't clear about that?
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Into the precipitation now - not sure if any of it is freezing on contact yet.@ottaross Penguin walking! Hope it goes well. Everyone here is staying inside today.