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flag Governor Hochul proposes expanding NY’s nuclear power by up to 4 GW via public-private partnership, investing $40M in training, amid debate over cost, safety, and alternatives.

flag Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing a plan to expand New York’s nuclear energy capacity by up to 4 gigawatts through a public-private partnership, supporting both large reactors and yet-to-be-operational small modular reactors, while investing $40 million in workforce training. flag The initiative, part of a broader effort to meet the 2040 zero-emissions grid goal, faces criticism over high costs, potential safety risks, and concerns about rising electricity bills, especially after the 2021 closure of Indian Point. flag Critics argue that the state should prioritize solar and wind instead, citing health data from nearby counties showing elevated cancer rates possibly linked to nuclear operations. flag No final decisions on locations, designs, or costs have been made, and the state continues evaluating zero-emissions options amid soaring energy prices and grid reliability challenges.

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