The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority on Nov. 15 announced the issuance of a Request for Information to gauge market interest in activities to develop advanced nuclear energy technologies in New York State.
Through the RFI, NYSERDA seeks to identify entities that are currently pursuing or interested in a potential role in advanced nuclear energy development.
Responses will help inform next steps following the Future Energy Economy Summit held in September at Governor Kathy Hochul’s direction.
Entities encouraged to respond include:
- Stakeholders who may be considering advanced nuclear solutions, such as users of large electric loads, industrial heat, and hydrogen – both those already active in New York and those considering establishing operations in New York;
- Supply chain companies that could provide critical components for development of advanced nuclear energy projects in New York;
- Potential host communities for nuclear reactors or supply chain projects
- Workforce development and training entities;
- Nuclear generation project developers;
- Financing/funding entities; and
- Research and development entities including laboratories, universities and private entities.
Generation project consideration associated with the RFI is restricted to New York Independent System Operator Control Area Load Zones A-F which encompasses the area of New York State north and west of the lower Hudson Valley.
All other aspects of the request including energy consumers, supply chain, and workforce apply to all parts of New York State.
Responses are preferred by December 16, 2024, to inform future engagement opportunities and planning.
Responses may be submitted through NYSERDA’s online portal. To view the RFI, visit NYSERDA’s website. Technical questions regarding this RFI may be directed to [email protected].
Separate from this announcement, later this year, NYSERDA also anticipates releasing a Final Blueprint for Consideration of Advanced Nuclear Technologies which was informed through public comments collected on the Draft Blueprint released at the Future Energy Economy Summit in September.
The Summit put forward actions and needs associated with the simultaneous advancement of economic growth and a zero-emission electricity system in New York State, addressing increasing energy demands due to new economic development opportunities, acceleration of renewable energy development, as well as advancement of the technologies that will be necessary to enable a deeply renewable grid.
In addition to the RFI and the Final Blueprint for Consideration of Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies in progress, other actions underway to inform planning for future energy needs include:
- New York’s State Energy Plan update process, which commenced in September 2024 and will address all parts of the New York energy sector; and
- The Public Service Commission Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Implement a Large-Scale Renewable Program and a Clean Energy Standard (“0x40”) NYSDPS-DMM: Matter Master, which focuses on pursuing the target of zero emissions in the electricity sector by 2040, as set out in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Information gathered through the request announced Nov. 15 is considered advisory in nature and any action by NYSERDA will be subject to all applicable laws, including procedural, regulatory, and environmental review requirements.
