Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-New York) announced plans to build a nuclear power plant in upstate New York, the first major new plant in the U.S. in over 15 years.
Hochul said she authorized the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to construct a zero-emission nuclear power plant as part of “a critical energy initiative” to advance New York’s aspirations for a clean energy economy.
“As New York state electrifies its economy, deactivates aging fossil fuel power generation and continues to attract large manufacturers that create good-paying jobs, we must embrace an energy policy of abundance that centers on energy independence and supply chain security to ensure New York controls its energy future,” said Hochul…