A Study of Nuclear Power Plant Construction in the United States.
Abstract
Construction of nuclear power plants in the United States has experienced a serious decline during the last decade and has virtually stopped since 1988. However, the demand for energy in this country continues to grow at an alarming rate. The United States possesses the technology and capital to produce more nuclear-generated electricity. If the need is there and the technology and money are available to meet that need, then why has this specialized industry experienced such a dramatic decline? The answer to this question is not a simple one. Two of the primary reasons for the decline in nuclear power plant construction are: the regulatory demands placed on the industry by the Federal government, and the public's perception of safety regarding the nuclear power industry. The construction of nuclear power plants is obviously a complex and capital-intensive undertaking. The history of nuclear power plant construction in the United States has been one of enormous cost and schedule overruns.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA240634
Entities
People
- Robert P. Walden
Organizations
- University of Florida