If Ontario Decides to Build Two New Units of Nuclear

question 28

Essay

If Ontario decides to build two new units of nuclear power plants, the overnight cost of construction is $15 billion. The annual net rate of return from the two units is $1 billion every year for the next 60 years, at which time the plants should be decommissioned and have no residual value. Should Ontario decide to build the two units of nuclear power plants if the required rate of return is 7%?

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