How expensive is nuclear power?
Nuclear power produces electricity for about 1.7 cents a kilowatt, the cheapest source of power after hydro. Nuclear power is also highly reliable: A nuclear plant is able to produce power 89 percent of the time, compared to 73 percent for steam turbine coal, 29 percent for hydro, 27 percent for wind and 19 percent for solar. While we support the democratic process and the ability of citizens to speak out on proposed power plants, it should be kept in mind that a lot of cost is added by all the difficulties opponents to commercial nuclear plants put them through.
