The New York Power Authority on Jan. 7 announced a robust response to solicitations issued in October 2025 seeking potential host communities and development partners as part of an initiative to develop advanced nuclear power.
NYPA received 23 responses from potential developers or partners, and eight responses from Upstate New York communities.
The Power Authority’s nuclear initiative was spurred by a call from Governor Kathy Hochul in June 2025 for NYPA to develop at least 1 gigawatt of advanced nuclear capacity in Upstate New York to address growing reliability, affordability and clean energy capacity concerns.
New York Power Authority President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll said, “NYPA is quickly advancing efforts to develop an advanced nuclear project in Upstate New York that will strengthen the reliability and resiliency of our state’s electric grid and deliver substantial economic benefits to residents. The enthusiastic response to the Power Authority’s first round of solicitations reflects a strong desire from communities and collaborators that are ready and willing to help us lead New York into its clean energy future.”
Through a Request for Information (RFI), NYPA solicited information from Upstate New York communities interested in hosting an advanced nuclear project. The responses will shape the Power Authority’s nuclear initiative, aligning it with stakeholder feedback and local economic and community objectives.
Respondents include:
• Broome County
• Jefferson County
• Oswego County
• Schuyler County
• St. Lawrence County
• Wayne County
• City of Dunkirk
• RED-Rochester
In a second RFI, NYPA sought information from potential development partners regarding viable project concepts that included technology recommendations, siting considerations, cost and timeline assumptions, ownership structures and partnership models.
Respondents to the interested developer and partner solicitation include:
• Accenture
• AECOM
• Blue Energy
• Burns & McDonnell
• Candu Energy
• Constellation Energy Generation
• Elementl Power
• GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
• Holtec International
• Hyundai Engineering & Construction Company
• Metro Nuclear
• NANO Nuclear Energy
• Natura Resources
• NextEra Energy Resources
• Nuclear Promise X (NPX)
• nVision Energy
• Oppenheimer Energy
• Rolls Royce SMR Limited
• Terra Power
• The Nuclear Company
• Westinghouse Electric Company
• WSP USA
• X Energy
NYPA is currently reviewing responses to the RFIs and will use that information to help guide its nuclear efforts in 2026.
The Power Authority’s nuclear initiative is intended to deliver firm, zero-emission power that complements renewable generation, strengthens grid reliability, prioritizes affordability and advances an energy policy of abundance that prioritizes energy independence and supply chain security.
Advanced nuclear will ensure an around-the-clock energy supply and is part of Governor Hochul's all-of-the-above approach to ensure New York has enough power to keep the lights on and rates down while helping attract new economic development opportunities.
In December 2025, Hochul announced that the Power Authority will collaborate with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) on the development of advanced nuclear energy technologies. NYPA and OPG will share information and leverage their respective expertise and resources to advance technological innovation, enhance understanding of nuclear financing and economics, and support workforce development initiatives.
Separately, NYPA will provide $40 million in annual funding over the next four years to develop the skilled workforce needed to support advanced nuclear energy in New York State.
