Reported 9 months ago
According to CNBC on June 28, 2024, Chris Womack, CEO of Southern Company, emphasized the need for constructing numerous nuclear power plants in the U.S. to meet the growing energy demand and achieve climate goals. Womack stated at a public event in New York that the company's current electricity demand levels have never been seen since the 1970s and 1980s. He highlighted the importance of nuclear energy in the energy mix to ensure reliable power supply and decarbonization, despite the high costs and lengthy processes involved in building new nuclear plants.
Source: YAHOO