New York Governor Kathy Huchul Announced Plans to develop a new nuclear power plant today, were first built in the state in decades.
This is the latest indication that nuclear power may see thanks to some strange bedfellows in America: Trump administration to look for “energy dominance”; Tech companies in requirement of more power for AI data centers; And climate huxe on board with nuclear power as a carbon pollution-free option for fossil fuels.
Nuclear power may see thanks to some strange bedfellow in America
Doren Harris, president and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, said, “Use of advanced nuclear technology can give the state a greater variety of its energy resources that will support the growing economy with a reliable, zero-furious power system of New York.” Press release,
The Hosul is directing the New York Power Authority to build at least 1 gigawatt power (about half of the hoover dam power plant) with the ability to generate at least a new site for nuclear energy.
Interest in the state Advanced reactor It is still subject to development, the nuclear power industry has been encountered for years in the hope of overcoming some obstacles. Following a bounce in nuclear reactors manufactured in the 1970s and 80s, technology struggled to compete as gas -powered power plants and solar and wind farms, becoming cheap sources of electricity. Like fear about nuclear accidents Partial meltdown on three mile islands And Struggle to store radioactive waste The industry has also been disturbed.
Vogel power plant in Georgia has become an example of problems of types that have plagued atomic power projects; It is the site of the first all-new reactors built in the US For three decadesAfter construction began in 2009, Vogel Units 3 and 4 in the end Came online in 2023 And 2024Over $ 17 billion than the budget.
Now, Average age An nuclear reactor in the US is 42 years old, recently prescribed for many retired or soon for shutter. With the help of Big Tech and government incentive, this trend has started reversing. Google And Heroic Both have entered into agreements to support the development of the next generation atomic reactors. Meta Signed a deal This month to help maintain a reactor living for another 20 years in the 1980s. And Microsoft announced A Power procurement agreement Last year it is going to lead a reactor to resume a reactor on the island of three miles.
