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New York's Nuclear Comeback Is Gathering Steam
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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
New York Governor Kathy Hochul aims to add 5 gigawatts of new nuclear capacity, with at least 1 GW from the New York Power Authority and a separate 4 GW initiative. The projects likely involve large Westinghouse AP1000 and smaller GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 reactors to provide reliable, fossil-free electricity.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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You now have a clear green energy signal from New York’s government opening a 5 GW market for nuclear power suppliers and developers. This accelerates demand for nuclear tech and related supply chain innovations in the US clean power shift.
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