People who would like to make a counter-case that new nuclear power of electricity generation actually makes economic sense should present a detailed critique of the work done for the California Energy Commission, at the linked reference, rather than throw around individual numbers devoid of context.

And should builders of a pro-nuclear case get that far, they still need to solve the water consumption and radioactive waste problems.

13. MYTH: Nuclear energy is the optimal low-carbon energy solution…

is that the text following it does nothing to contradict energy sect’y Chu’s statement that IN FACT nuclear represents 70% of our non-carbon generation. While it’s ‘nice’ to paint nuclear advocacy as a “Republican” strategy, in fact both the current administration and Dr. James Hansen, including other important climate activists see nuclear as a solution.