The New York Power Authority on Oct. 30 issued its first solicitations as part of a new initiative to develop 1 gigawatt (GW) of advanced nuclear energy.
The two solicitations include a Request for Information (RFI) for Upstate New York communities interested in hosting an advanced nuclear project developed by the Power Authority, and an RFI seeking information from potential development partners with experience developing, constructing, operating or servicing nuclear power projects.
The Power Authority will hold an informational webinar on November 6 at 10 a.m. for communities interested in responding to the RFI. Registration for the webinar can be found here.
The Power Authority’s initiative was spurred by Governor Kathy Hochul who in June called on the Power Authority to develop at least 1 GW of advanced nuclear capacity in Upstate New York to address growing reliability, affordability and clean energy capacity concerns.
NYPA immediately commenced pre-feasibility efforts and began discussions with a range of stakeholders, including labor organizations on workforce development needs for the initiative.
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.
“At the Power Authority, we recognize that the success of this transformative advanced nuclear initiative hinges on our ability to collaborate with communities, governmental agencies at the state and federal level, and the private sector,” said Justin Driscoll, New York Power Authority president and CEO. “Through these Requests for Information, we aim to gather input from developers and communities across Upstate New York to shape our approach to site selection and partnerships that provide the greatest value for New York. Together, we can achieve an abundant power supply that supports New York’s economy, fosters job creation, and furthers the clean energy transition.”
RFI for Interested Communities
Following the Governor’s initial announcement, the Power Authority heard informally from several community leaders and elected officials willing and eager to host an advanced nuclear facility.
By issuing an RFI, NYPA has formalized a process to receive information from interested communities and learn more about potential sites that meet the requirements for hosting a nuclear power facility. This RFI will shape the Power Authority’s nuclear initiative, aligning it with stakeholder feedback and local economic and social objectives.
At a minimum, responding communities should:
• Identify at least one site in Upstate New York with strong potential for a nuclear new build as it relates to size, water access and protection from external hazards.
• Demonstrate support from community members and key stakeholders.
Responses will help NYPA and potential development partners identify and prioritize communities that are both technically suitable and willing to host a nuclear facility. Responses should be no more than 10 pages in length and should be received by December 11, 2025.
RFI for Interested Developers
Through a second RFI for nuclear project developers and partners, the Power Authority seeks information regarding viable project concepts that include technology recommendations, siting considerations, cost and timeline assumptions, ownership structure and partnership models.
The responses should demonstrate a credible path to delivering at least 1 GW of advanced nuclear capacity as soon as possible, with construction start by 2033.
Interested parties should respond and demonstrate a track record of developing, constructing, operating or servicing nuclear power projects.
Both RFIs and related materials can be found online at: nypa.gov/Procurement.
The RFIs are neither contract offers nor requests for proposals and do not commit NYPA to award a contract or pay any costs incurred by a party in the preparation of a response to the RFI. The RFIs are not a procurement action and will not result in a pre-qualification of bidders for a future procurement action.
NYPA said failure to submit a response will not impact a respondent’s ability to participate in or respond to any future competitive solicitation process for projects. Technical questions can be submitted through the NYPA procurement portals for each RFI.
