ATLANTA (AP) A public watchdog says the construction of a nuclear power plant in Georgia is running a year late, a lag that could trigger big expenses. <br />
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Utility analyst Steven Roetger testified Tuesday that construction of two nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle could run a year longer than expected. The first new reactor was supposed to be running by late 2017, followed by the second in late 2018. <br />
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Southern Co. subsidiary Georgia Power was originally authorized to spend $6.1 billion on its share of the project. However, the building schedule has already suffered delays and costs have increased. The latest company estimates put the cost at $6.7 billion. <br />
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That price tag does not reflect the cost of additional delays or resolving ongoing litigation between the plant's builders and owners.
