Ron DeSantis

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10/16/2025, 10:09:12 PM
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Chief_Engineer
@EngineerChiefCE
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111d
@RonDeSantis @Apologetics941 I love that you are responding.

We have a nuclear plant in South Florida that's due for sunset. Can we extend it?
Ron DeSantis
@RonDeSantis
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111d
@Apologetics941 FL has cleared the way for nuclear but ultimately the private sector needs to get federal regulatory approval and needs it to be economically viable.
cmg1973
@Apologetics941
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111d
@RonDeSantis I don't see many other options Governor.
I am a lifelong Floridian and I would much rather have a couple of new nuclear power plants than people drilling for oil offshore.
The bottom line is we're going to need more power It's going to have to come from somewhere.
And at the
Ron DeSantis
@RonDeSantis
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111d
@Apologetics941 Well the Feds would need to approve and the business would need it to be profitable.
cmg1973
@Apologetics941
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111d
@RonDeSantis All I have to do is build the new smaller, safer, atomic power plants.
Ron DeSantis
@RonDeSantis
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111d
It’s starting to be a big issue around the country because in areas with hyperscale data centers, electricity rates have increased by more than 250%.

The thing is that, post-build out, these centers employ only a handful of people so there isn’t a major ongoing economic benefit

The conversation involves a discussion on nuclear power as an energy source in Florida, touching on regulatory approval, economic viability, and safety concerns. It engages with public issues such as energy policy and environmental impact.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not cause harm and discusses the potential benefits of nuclear energy, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The conversation promotes understanding by providing information on nuclear safety and its benefits over fossil fuels, aligning with the principle of promoting understanding and empathy. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The dialogue is constructive, focusing on the pros and cons of nuclear energy without personal attacks, aligning with the principle of engaging in constructive criticism. [+1]