- Zero-emission nuclear plant: NYPA to develop at least 1 GW of advanced nuclear capacity to boost grid reliability and meet climate goals.
- Strategic energy move: Initiative strengthens New York’s energy independence and complements renewable power deployment.
- Public-private partnerships encouraged: NYPA to collaborate with private sector, focusing on feasibility, financing, and site selection.
Governor Kathy Hochul has directed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop and construct the state’s first new nuclear power facility in a generation, a zero-emission advanced reactor in Upstate New York. The plant is expected to deliver at least one gigawatt of electricity and play a critical role in supporting a stable,
