Nuclear energy

I am writing in regard to the article on the recent termination of the NuScale Power nuclear power project (“First-of-a-kind nuclear project is terminated in a blow to Biden’s clean energy agenda,” 11/9). It may seem like a major setback for clean energy goals, but it also sheds light on the bipartisan support for nuclear energy.

The article talks about how the Trump administration invested a hefty $1.4 billion in 2020 for the Carbon Free Power Project, aiming to develop modular nuclear reactors. This shows that both political parties see the potential in nuclear energy. Even though the NuScale project didn’t work out, it’s essential to recognize that the broader support for advanced nuclear technology remains intact.

Despite the economic challenges faced by NuScale, there are other companies actively working on small nuclear technology with promising prospects. The nuclear industry is dynamic, and we shouldn’t dismiss the entire sector just because one project faced difficulties. Government support for infant industries keeps America competitive.

Wind and solar will continue to dominate the clean energy sector because they are by far the least expensive. But there’s still a need for additional energy sources unaffected by weather conditions. Nuclear power, producing minimal carbon pollution, remains a viable option to complement weather-dependent renewables and ensure a consistent energy supply.

Frederick Hewett

Cambridge

Loan fraud

According to Reason Magazine, $136 billion of COVID loans to businesses went to scammers and fraudsters.  The Small Business Association stopped trying to collect 75% of delinquent loans. Is that good policy?  Ignore the problem and stick your head in the sand. I thought Biden was hiring thousands of IRS inspectors.  Shouldn’t they be looking at the tax returns of these criminals?  Taxpayers are on the hook while Biden bungles another program and the deficit soars.

Donald Houghton

Quincy

Perspective

To put the gravity of the Patriots losing to the Colts in Germany into perspective, angry fans should be thankful that they aren’t currently experiencing the atrocities of war.

Let that sink in.

Mike Rice

Wellfleet

Letter to Gov Healey

You say that “there are a lot of places in the country where people can go.” Suggestion: You have a nice 4-bedroom home in Arlington. Put your money where your mouth is and invite 3 migrant families to spend a year in your place until they can find shelter. I mean, you do have three extra bedrooms, don’t you? You can give new meaning to the saying: Charity begins at home. Just sayin’.

Jack Zaccardi

East Boston