Deck:
We could see 11-22GW of nuclear facing early retirement in the next 10 years.
Author Bio:
Christopher Dann is a Partner in the energy, chemicals, and utilities practice of Strategy& (formerly Booz & Company), a member of the Pwc network of consulting firms. His work in the utility sector includes a focus on generation portfolio strategy. Before joining Strategy&, Dann was with Strategic Decisions Group (SDG), Charles River Associates, and Arthur D. Little.
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The existing U.S. nuclear fleet, representing 100GW or 20% of our electric generation, is in economic peril and in danger of declining even more rapidly than expected driven by five dominant factors:
• Sluggish Demand.
• Low Gas Prices.
• Aging Inventory.
• Escalating Costs.
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