New York will build first major new US nuclear power plant in over 15 years
by Edward Helmore from Environment | The Guardian on (#6Y5Y2)
Governor says plant upstate is a critical energy initiative' while renewable energy groups slammed the decision
Kathy Hochul has announced plans to build a nuclear-power plant in New York, the first major new US plant in over 15 years, and one designed to add to add at least 1GW of nuclear power generation.
The governor said in a statement that she had directed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop and construct a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in upstate New York to support a reliable and affordable electric grid.
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