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It's important to distinguish between energy and capacity. And recognize the operating flexibility of different resources. While if a 1/4 of the CapEx for ren
by ghouse 6y ago
It's important to distinguish between energy and capacity. And recognize the operating flexibility of different resources. While if a 1/4 of the CapEx for renewables were invested in fission, California would have more capacity, the energy cost would also increase. Fission has considerable operating expenses, which is why it has been displaced by both gas generation and renewable generation throughout the United States.