[thackney]

And although coal and nukes are critically important and I support both, let's not fool ourselves into thinking those industries don't get MUCH more government benefits

What new coal plant is getting government benefit besides increased expenses and regulation?

[Uncledave]

What new coal plant is getting government benefit besides increased expenses and regulation?

Well, for one thing, there's plenty of coal operators who wash a pile of coal and get a big subsidy for creating "clean coal". Just google "clean coal subsidy"

And this isn't all as tax credits the PTC. There's huge pork checks being handed out in this program.