New York Announces First Solicitations As Plans To Build New Nuclear Plants Move Forward

Move follows governor’s announcement of project for at least 1 GW of reactor capacity

New York Announces First Solicitations As Plans To Build New Nuclear Plants Move Forward
Kathy Hochol, pictured speaking  in June, said New York needs to secure its energy independence as it deactivates aging fossil fuel power plants. Courtesy Governor Hochul’s Office.

New York is moving forward with its plan to develop at least 1 GW of nuclear power, issuing a pair of solicitations for companies and communities that are interested in developing and hosting new reactors.

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) said in a statement that he two solicitations include a request for information (RFI) for upstate New York communities interested in hosting an advanced nuclear project developed by the authority, and an RFI seeking information from potential development partners with experience developing, constructing, operating or servicing nuclear power projects.

The goal is to identify “a credible path to delivering at least 1 GW of advanced nuclear capacity”, with construction to begin by 2033, the statement said.

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