I don't see the problem with centralized control of nuclear as long as it is by the government. I know you said they aren't keen to do it because they support businesses, but I think it is a matter of who are voted in position.

I searched online, and it seems uranium is a cheap and abundant metal. I agree that the cost of building a plant is high, but it should pay for itself eventually from the savings of not buying as much oil and gas. Going nuclear may not solve all of the problems, but I think it is a step towards it. Reliance on gas and oil will decline, the power of those companies will dwindle, and renewables will be more effective as a supplemental power source.