New York’s getting a new nuclear power plant

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June 23, 2025, 7:45 PM

• •New York State plans to develop a new nuclear power plant, its first in decades.
• •The project is supported by a diverse group including the Trump administration and tech companies.
• •Advanced reactors and government incentives aim to revive nuclear energy.
• •Big Tech companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are supporting nuclear projects.

New York State is joining forces with Big Tech to embrace advanced nuclear reactors, marking a potential resurgence for nuclear energy in the US. Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to build a new nuclear power plant, backed by support from the Trump administration, tech companies needing electricity for AI, and climate advocates. This move aims to leverage next-generation designs like small modular reactors to overcome past obstacles and reduce costs. Major tech companies such as Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are also investing in nuclear energy, as New York aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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