Constellation Energy is considering a new nuclear project in upstate New York in response to governor Kathy Hochul’s call for at least 1,000 MW of additional nuclear capacity.

Chief executive officer Joe Dominguez said the company will focus on its existing sites in the state and stressed the need for regulatory clarity to enable large-scale private investment in nuclear expansion.

“It makes the most sense to create nuclear where there is existing nuclear,” Dominguez said.

Constellation has four nuclear plants at three sites in New York state – Fitzpatrick, Ginna and Nine Mile Point. Dominguez said these would be logical sites for a new reactor.