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NYSERDA is gauging market interest for advanced nuclear in New York

NYSERDA wants to identify entities that are currently pursuing or interested in a potential role in advanced nuclear energy development.
NYSERDA is gauging market interest for advanced nuclear in New York
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced the issuance of a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge market interest in activities to develop advanced nuclear energy technologies in New York State.

Through this RFI, NYSERDA wants 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, NYSERDA said.

“As local, national and international companies pursue nuclear energy for their on-site energy needs and the federal government signals interest in investing in this resource, we recognize that now is the time to position New York to fully engage this new sector that can drive significant economic development,” said NYSERDA president and CEO Doreen M. Harris. “Understanding the status of potential opportunities through this RFI will enable us to begin developing strategic partnerships and initiatives for complementary resources that will ultimately support the increased deployment of renewables as we work toward a zero-emission grid of the future.”

Entities encouraged to respond include stakeholders who may be considering advanced nuclear solutions; 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.

Generation project consideration associated with this RFI is restricted to New York Independent System Operator (NYSISO) 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, NYSERDA said.

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 meant to address increasing energy demands due to new economic development opportunities, acceleration of renewable energy development, as well as advancement of the technologies that NYSERDA says will be necessary to enable a “deeply renewable” grid.