Key senator calls for 100 new reactors in 20 years

OAK RIDGE, Tenn.

“I am convinced it should happen because conservation and nuclear power are the only real alternatives we have today to produce enough low-cost, reliable, clean energy to clean the air, deal with climate change and keep good jobs from going overseas.”

Alexander said he would deliver that message next week speaking on the floor of the Senate, where he said all 40 Republicans and many Democrats support nuclear energy. He said he hopes President Obama’s administration would embrace his call under efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

AP