PODCAST: NOVEMBER 21, 2012; FINANCIAL PRESSURES ARE AFFECTING SAFETY DECISIONS AT THE NATIONS NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
Arnie explains that Oyster Creek is the only nuclear
plant in the US that lacks a modern High Pressure Safety Injection System. This
means that the recently discovered pipe crack in a 3 inch pipe at Oyster Creek
would create a serious safety threat if it were to completely break. Arnie also
discusses the cost of operating nuclear plants, and how many nuclear plants
around the country are no longer a low cost electric producer. Finally, Arnie
looks at the three nuclear plants with extended shutdowns (Ft. Calhoun, San
Onofre and Crystal River) and concludes that the cost of maintaining large
staffs when no electricity is being produced is not in the best interests of the
ratepayers.
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