On Sunday, April 13, 2014 4:39:49 PM UTC-4, Stephen Sprunk wrote:

> Nukes have high fixed costs and low variable costs, so you want to run them
at full power 24x7. ...

I don't understand.  All that means is that if you reduce output, you're not
saving all that much money in fuel costs.  But by your statement, you then
must spend money to absorb excess power.  So, it seems simpler just to put in
the control rods and run 
at reduced power during slack times.

Peaking plants, such as turbines, have the advantage of quick start and
relatively low cpaital cost, but are very expensive to run.

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