Reply #18: You can't support that, and I can support $10500

[kristopher]

“All-In” Cost Estimate for New Nuclear Power Cost to Build (“Most Likely” Case)
As noted previously, an “Overnight” cost estimate is not intended to be an indication of total costs to
build a nuclear plant. Since construction takes place over a long period, annual cost escalations and
the Cost of Capital each become major components of the total capital costs33:
“Overnight” Cost Estimate (in 2007 Dollars): $ 4,070/KW
Construction Cost Escalations $ 3,370/KW
Cost of Capital Used During Construction: $ 3,114/KW
Total Estimated “All In” Capital Costs: $10,553/KW


Business Risks and Costs of New Nuclear Power
Craig A. Severance (pg 18)

You can download the analysis here. http://climateprogress.org/2009/01/05/study-cost-risks-new-nuclear-power-plants/