> Power companies where I have lived can charge a percentage over costs. Basically, they can build nuclear all they want; amortize it and charge 10% above cost

> Power companies where I have lived can charge a percentage over costs. Basically, they can build nuclear all they want; amortize it and charge 10% above cost to customers. This doesn't solve the economics, if the cost is too high it doesn't matter that you can charge the consumers extra. You have to weigh it against other energy investments you can do instead.