"Delayed Again: Georgia Nuclear Reactor Faces Setback Due to Cooling System Vibrations"

Georgia Power Co. announced that vibrations in the cooling system of its second new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle will delay the unit's commercial operation until the second quarter of 2024. The utility faces potential profit losses and extra construction costs due to the delay, with regulators imposing restrictions on additional returns. The total cost of the Vogtle reactors is projected to near $35 billion, significantly higher than the initial estimate, raising concerns about the economic viability of pursuing nuclear power.