Nuclear Matters Welcomes Recognition by Cuomo Administration of Important Role of NY Nuclear Plants
Below is a statement by former Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH), co-chair of
Nuclear Matters, on a concept by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to
support the continued operation of some of the state’s nuclear plants as
part of the administration’s broader efforts to meet its clean energy
goals.
“Given the announcement that the James A. Fitzpatrick plant will close
as soon as late 2016, we strongly support the recognition by Governor
Cuomo that nuclear energy plants must be a component of the state’s
clean energy strategy. We urge the administration to adopt this measure
and include all of the state's nuclear facilities in acknowledgment that
in order to reduce carbon emissions, you need an all-of-the-above
approach that preserves nuclear in New York State for its significant
role in providing carbon-free electricity.
“New York’s current nuclear energy plants provide 60% of the state’s
carbon-free power and provide over 30% of the state’s energy, numbers
that will soon be reduced with the planned closure of Fitzpatrick. In
addition, third party experts have found that the further loss of these
critical assets would cost New York families and businesses billions of
dollars per year. So in addition to their environmental benefits, the
state’s remaining nuclear energy plants provide significant economic
value, as well.
At a time when nuclear energy’s benefits are at risk, this announcement
is welcome news. We are hopeful that other states will follow in New
York’s footsteps in recognizing that we need a serious approach to
preserving existing nuclear plants in order to meet state and national
clean energy goals.”
About Nuclear Matters
The mission of Nuclear Matters is to inform the public about the clear
benefits that nuclear energy provides to our nation, to raise awareness
of the economic challenges to nuclear energy that threaten those
benefits, and to work with stakeholders to explore possible policy
solutions that properly value nuclear energy as a reliable, affordable
and carbon-free electricity resource that is essential to America’s
energy future.
Supporters of Nuclear Matters include a range of companies and
organizations in the energy industry, including Ameren Missouri,
American Nuclear Insurers, Arizona Public Service Company, AREVA, Black
& Veatch, POWER Engineers, Inc., Centrus Energy Corp. Dominion, Duke
Energy, Energy Future Holdings Corporation, Energy Northwest, Exelon
Corporation, FirstEnergy Corporation, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy,
Lightbridge Corporation, Nebraska Public Power District, NextEra Energy
Inc., Omaha Public Power District, Pacific Gas and Electric Company,
South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company, Southern Company,
Tennessee Valley Authority, and Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
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