You know what would be even bigger? Building perfectly safe and fine AP 1000s that already exist many times today and can be built whenever you want to.

0 under construction in the US

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mpweiher 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Westinghouse plans 10 AP-1000 reactors in the USA

https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/westinghouse-pla...

Yes, it would be better if they had already started, but the ship is turning.

	▲	ViewTrick1002 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		It is not. The right wing is instead waking up to reality. Apparently they like extremely cheap distributed electricity. Who could have guessed that. Why MAGA suddenly loves solar power The Trump-led attack on solar eases as the right reckons with its crucial role in powering AI and keeping utility bills in check. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/02/katie-mil...

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fwipsy 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

True but additional context: Wikipedia says that two came online in 2023 and 2024, and two more are partially constructed, seeking additional funding to continue. Lots more internationally.