The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) announced a multi-state initiative to accelerate advanced nuclear energy projects. The initiative was first previewed by Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York last month and will be co-chaired by New York, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Wyoming. They will be joined by Maryland, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia to develop supportive policies, coordinate with private stakeholders, and work toward unique procurement and financing options for nuclear energy projects.
“Nuclear energy is critical for supplying the clean, reliable, and affordable electricity needed to meet growing electricity demands across the country,” said Jeremy Tarr, Director of State Policy at Clean Air Task Force (CATF). “Today’s announcement is a powerful commitment by 10 states to collaboratively facilitate the purchase and deployment of new nuclear energy resources. It also signals to energy regulators, supply chains, and the nation’s workforce that there is broad interest in building a new generation of domestic nuclear facilities.”
“While New York has admirably adopted ambitious climate targets, the clean grid the state has committed to can only be reliably and affordably achieved with clean firm power, including nuclear energy,” said John Carlson, Senior Northeast Policy Manager at CATF. “We commend Gov. Hochul for recognizing this reality and driving the effort to advance nuclear deployment. We look forward to working with diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, utilities, nonprofits, and more, to preserve and expand nuclear energy across the country.”
“Multi-state coalitions focused on nuclear deployment have the potential to be game-changers for American nuclear energy. By aligning multiple states behind one or two standardized reactor designs, this initiative could solidify firm orderbooks and create a predictable pipeline of projects for the industry. Collaboration is critical to achieving economies of scale, driving down costs through ‘learning-by-doing,’ and reaching NOAK (nth-of-a-kind) cost reductions,” said Malwina Qvist, Director, Nuclear Energy Program at CATF. “This effort highlights the accelerating momentum behind advanced nuclear energy, pushing industry players to scale up and meet the growing demand for clean, reliable power solutions. CATF looks forward to supporting the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative in their efforts to accelerate deployment of these critical technologies.”
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Source: Clean Air Task Force
