I would add to the list of externalities if we do not build more nuclear power plants: CHAOS chaos that will ensue when we will reach peak oil/gas/coal, as we

I would add to the list of externalities if we do not build more nuclear power plants: CHAOS chaos that will ensue when we will reach peak oil/gas/coal, as we extract and consume faster than earth produce them. When the price to extract oil/gas/coal would be too high, chaos will result of our economies addiction to fossil fuel. The sooner we use alternatives the better. Housing: So, yes, it is annoying to have new house built with only electricity (i.e. without a gas line) but unless energy becomes super abundant and cheap so we can create gas (out of CO2 and water), electricity is the best bet long run. Transportation: Same, the sooner we can electrify transportation the better starting with trucks and trains. Boats and planes might get the last drop of oil. Industry: Should get incentives to move to electricity. And all electricity should be eventually non-fossil (nuclear + solar + wind + hydro).