Thursday, July 18th, 2013
Opponents of nuclear power are to blame for much of the cost overruns at Plant Vogtle, according to Gov. Nathan Deal.
Responding to questions from reporters Tuesday, Deal said groups opposed to building two additional reactors at the nuclear-power generating site in Waynesboro have caused it to go nearly $1 billion over its budget so far.
“There’s something a little bit unusual about being able to be the parties that are involved with running up the costs and then on the other hand complain about costs themselves,” he said, without citing specific groups. “That’s part of what’s happening here.”
The governor had been asked how concerned he was about the impact on customers.
