I would like to see actual plans with costs attached (and how those costs are going to be paid) before such glib statements are made. Perhaps the word "may " in the statement is supposed to give him an out.

The quote comes from a LAWYER and former renewables "shill". If you read the NYTimes article, it notes at the end from the actual Energy Sec'ty:

Chu reiterated before the House Energy and Commerce Committee today that he supports loan guarantees for new nuclear power plants and is working with the White House on the issue.

"I believe nuclear power has to be part of the energy mix in this century," Chu said.

Chu also noted today that nuclear technology, along with renewables, is an area where the United States has lost its lead. "We are trying to start the American nuclear industry again," he said.

Coal currently provides half of U.S. power, while nuclear energy accounts for about 20 percent.

But this is about GAS. Sorry.

David