Georgia commission talks about $14 billion nuclear plant
Georgia Power has wrestled with delays and increased construction expenses, which is being paid for by Georgia customers, in its nuclear expansion underway at Plant Vogtl.
This week, staff of the state’s Public Service Commission files comments on progress at the $14-billion-plus project.
Two years ago the project was little more than a hole in the ground. Now, giant cooling towers are taking shape and workers are adding steel reinforcing bars and concrete to nuclear islands. Read more about the plant and it's history here.
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