I understand that the Nustart engineering will include the "footprint" for either a AP1000 or an ABWR. Since Nustart doesn't have any construction aspect to it, funding will have to come from elsewhere. Enter another consortium looking into the feasibility of an ABWR at the site (TVA, Toshiba, etc). The current situation allows for strategic and financial flexibility for TVA. I also understand Watts Bar two to be in the race for return on investment. $2Bn to Complete or so.
As far as the earlier question about funding and TVA's finances. TVA hasn't received federal funding for decades, strictly from debt or revenue generated through power sales. However, TVA does have access to relatively low interest government loans.
IN the case that it wasn't mentioned the construction license for the old plant has been relinquished and the site is no longer being maintained
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