New York state is set to add a new nuclear reactor, marking a significant move towards enhancing its energy capacity amid growing demand from techno-centric companies. Governor Kathy Hochul emphasizes the importance of reliable and affordable utilities to attract businesses, notably in the artificial intelligence sector. This initiative reflects a nationwide push for nuclear power, with the new reactor being the first major facility built in over 15 years. The state aims to revitalize its energy infrastructure following a decline in nuclear capacity due to the retirement of older reactors.
"I'm going to lean into making sure that every company that wants to come to New York and everyone who wants to live here will never have to worry about reliability and affordability when it comes to their utility costs."
"This will be the first new major nuclear plant built in the U.S. in more than 15 years."
"Permitting, previously, has been a major hurdle for nuclear facilities, with the process often taking up to a decade."
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