Is nuclear energy cheaper than renewable energy?

No, it's the utilities and consumers, and they are the ones choosing renewables. Utilities are purchasing wholesale power cheaper from renewables than from coal, nuclear and sometimes even cheaper than from gas. Hydro has always been cheap, but consider wind and solar. read more

Renewable energy usually doesn't produce waste, but nuclear waste is inevitable, hazardous, and expensive to dispose of. California energy corporations cut corners to save money and now the environment is at risk. read more

On previous forecasts, made in 2010 and 2013, the two renewable technologies were expected to be more expensive than nuclear or around the same cost. This is the first time the government has shown it expects them to be a cheaper option. read more

Nuclear’s time to build, risk, waste and especially costs will be scrutinized, as the costs for nuclear are rising while renewable costs are decreasing. Cities and nations are rapidly installing small and large-scale renewable power sources and new storage technologies. read more