On June 23, 2025, the State of New York announced that Governor Kathy Hochul directed the New York Power Authority to develop and construct an advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York. The project will help the state maintain a reliable and affordable electric grid and support the state’s emissions reduction goals. The New York Power Authority will work closely with the state Department of Public Service to develop a plant with a combined capacity of no less than one gigawatt of electricity and begin evaluating technologies, businesses models, and locations for the plant. They will also work to secure partnerships key to the success of the project. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA( is leading a study on Responsible Advanced Nuclear Development in New York which will help inform the process. NYSERDA is a co-chair of the NASEO Advanced Nuclear First Movers Initiative.