New York Set to Explore Nuclear Power in 15-Year Energy Plan

During a Sept. 9 state energy planning board meeting, board members began the process of developing the Empire State’s next 15-year energy plan and unveiled a draft guiding document that says nuclear energy is one of 15 major topics to be explored.
It will also examine the environmental impacts and waste management of retired nuclear plants, such as the high-profile decommissioning of Indian Point in 2021.
One panel discussion featured nuclear power case studies in other states and countries.
Other major topics to be explored in the state energy plan include reduced fossil fuel use, reliability and affordability of electricity, job creation, and economic development.
Members of the public can comment on the state’s draft guiding document for the energy plan at energyplan.ny.gov during a 60-day period starting in late September.
A draft state energy plan is likely to be ready for public comment in the summer of 2025.
The state energy planning board is made up of Energy Research and Development Authority President Doreen Harris; SUNY Chancellor John King Jr., a Hochul appointee; Assembly Energy Committee Chair Didi Barrett, the state Assembly appointee;  Con Edison specialist William Suggs, the state Senate appointee; New York Independent System Operator President Richard Dewey; and nine state department heads.