Why are we moving away from nuclear?
I would _like_ to say because it's still dangerous, and you also have to commit to managing the waste for thousands of years, which is costly and dangerous, but that consideration is probably not paramount in US politicians' minds.
It’s politically unpopular to propose a 10-year public works project with very unpredictable budget unless it’s a highway.
If it doesn’t get cancelled, ratepayers pay for the power and a surcharge to fund retiring the plant.