Georgia Power Says Vogtle Is Worth It, Despite Doubled Price

Georgia Power leaders made the case to continue construction of the Plant Vogtle nuclear project, despite blowing past both the deadline and budget.

Georgia Power is making its case to continue its nuclear expansion at Plant Vogtle.

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In a hearing Monday, the utility’s CEO, along with the heads of three other power companies involved in the project, told state regulators they still want to complete two new nuclear reactors, even though they’re years behind schedule and billions of dollars over budget.