GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S OFFICE: “Significant” steps announced in development of at-least one GW of advanced nuclear energy in Upstate New York

ALBANY, NY- The Governor’s Office is announcing “significant steps,” including the releases of two solicitations, which have been made in the development of at-least one gigawatt of advanced nuclear energy in Upstate New York.

“By taking a proactive approach, we are preparing our state to take advantage of the opportunities associated with advanced nuclear, which will provide round-the-clock reliable clean energy while cultivating the partnerships needed to bring the project from concept to concrete,” Governor Kathy Hochul said.

“These solicitations will help NYPA establish the roadmap for deploying the first new nuclear facility in New York in a generation that will deliver the dependable, emissions free power we will rely on for decades to come,” said New York’s Power Authority President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll.

According to the Governor’s office, the Power Authority’s nuclear initiative is intended to deliver firm, zero-emission power that complements renewable generation, strengthens grid reliability, prioritizes affordability and advances an energy policy of abundance that emphasizes energy independence and supply chain security.

Governor Hochul called on the Power Authority nearly a year ago to start laying out the groundwork for the next era of emissions free power in New York.

Both solicitations and related materials can be found online.

In her 2025 State of the State, Governor Hochul announced the development of a Master Plan for Responsible Advanced Nuclear Development in New York. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), together with the Department of Public Service (DPS) and working with other State Agencies, leads on the development of the Master Plan.

As a first step, NYSERDA published a Blueprint for Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies that sets out the scope of issues to be considered throughout the Master Plan process.

The development of the Master Plan will provide a framework for in-depth examination into the key issues raised by the Blueprint to develop recommendations for implementation of advanced nuclear technologies in New York State.

The Master Plan development process is expected to conclude with publication by the end of 2026.

 Image via the office of New York Governor Kathy Hochul.