What Vogtle’s stumbling finish means for U.S. nuclear energy

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The article examines the delayed completion of Plant Vogtle's nuclear expansion units 3 and 4 in Georgia, which have exceeded their original 2016-2017 timeline and $30 billion budget. Stephen Smith, executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, criticizes the project's cost overruns and argues that no Southeast nuclear plant has come online on budget or schedule, while also warning that utilities in the region lack meaningful regulatory oversight. The piece explores competing visions for nuclear's future, including small modular reactors championed by TVA and the Department of Energy, versus Smith's advocacy for proven renewable technologies like solar and wind.