> Why can’t we build a new nuclear plant in Manhattan
We should, it would replace significant amounts of natural gas usage for space heating. Not doing so is literally cooking the planet.
We should, it would replace significant amounts of natural gas usage for space heating. Not doing so is literally cooking the planet.
> Sometimes people don't want heating, but you still need to cool down the plant.
You can turn it down or off.
> Remind me why power lines aren't an option?
It's more economical not to waste half the plant's power output. 1 GW of heat comes out the reactor, 50% becomes electricity (with heat pumps you can make that 2x heating) and 50% is low-grade heat sufficient for space heating. You get 1/3 more heating for the same cost.