Nuclear reactors can be extended beyond their original design life (e.g., 40 years) to operate for 70-80 years or longer if properly maintained, making operational extension economically attractive compared to decommissioning.
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Moazzen CroftsEvidence Quote
“once you have a nuclear plant built, the operational costs are actually very cheap... you you actually can spend some money to keep it operational for longer.”
Created: 8/12/2026, 1:47:04 AM
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