Why Nuclear?
Nuclear power is the most reliable and scalable carbon-free energy ever created. Its tiny land and material footprint makes it the greenest energy on Earth. Beyond electricity, advanced nuclear technology can supply process heat for industry, support thermal energy networks, produce low-carbon fuels to decarbonize other sectors, and generate life-saving medical isotopes. Nuclear offers quality, family-sustaining, multi-generational jobs and tax revenue that underpin vibrant, healthy, and prosperous communities.
Latest News and Events
Nuclear Symposium 2025: Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
9:30am to 5:00pm
Verizon Executive Education Center
Cornell Tech Campus New York, NY
(with networking after party mixer on rooftop bar, 5:00pm-7:00pm)
Isuru Seneviratne of Nuclear New York joins Governor Hochul, NYPA, Labor & Workforce Leaders to Discuss Scaling the Advanced Nuclear Workforce in New York
September 4, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the convening of an advanced nuclear energy workforce roundtable in New York City. The event, hosted by the New York Power Authority, brought together leaders from across New York, the U.S. and Canada for a facilitated discussion on the future of the nuclear workforce and opportunities to accelerate training and apprenticeship programs to support the expected expansion of jobs in the nuclear energy sector.
Nuclear NY Co-Founder Isuru Seneviratne said, “For a clean energy transition to be successful, it must be advantageous for the workers responsible for delivering it. That means uplifting the quality of work and wages of current fossil fuel workers, while generating new community-sustaining opportunities. We applaud the leadership demonstrated by the advanced nuclear workforce roundtable and will continue to support Governor Hochul’s efforts to develop nuclear in New York.”
“Another Perspective on Nuclear Power: Nuclear NY” on Capital Tonight on Spectrum News (featuring Eric Dawson of Nuclear NY)
July 3, 2025
“One of those proponents joined Capital Tonight. Eric Dawson is co-founder of Nuclear NY, an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit advocacy group working toward a decarbonized future.”
Governor Hochul Directs New York Power Authority to Develop a Zero-Emission Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology Power Plant
June 23, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul directed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop and construct a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York, of at least 1 gigawatts, to support a reliable and affordable electric grid, while providing the necessary zero-emission electricity to achieve a clean energy economy.
Nuclear New York Chair Dietmar Detering said, “With her action today, Governor Hochul is making the smartest use of public power. Nuclear energy is not new to NYPA—it has built and operated reactors for decades. By directing the Power Authority to develop advanced nuclear capacity, the Governor is building upon that legacy to address today’s climate and reliability challenges. This is bold, practical leadership that will benefit generations of New Yorkers.”
CONNECT NY’s “New Nuclear Energy” on WCNY PBS (featuring Eric Dawson of Nuclear NY)
March-April, 2025 (1-hour)
Host David Lombardo leads a panel discussion about the future of nuclear power in the Empire State guests Matt Moses, Co-chair of the Project Development Practice or Barclay Damon; Tim Judson, Executive Director of the NIRS; and Eric Dawson, of Nuclear New York. They discuss impacts on greenhouse gas emissions, public safety, and energy costs of existing and new nuclear power.
Nuclear Symposium 2024: Uplifting Humanity
Wed, September 25, 2024
Cornell Tech Campus, New York City
Advanced Nuclear Must Be a Part of New York’s Energy Plans
by Dr. James E. Hansen & Keith Schue
Wed, October 16, 2024
Times Union
Nuclear Energy is the Environmental Choice for New York
by Ethan Bodnaruk
Thu, October 17, 2024
Syracuse.com
Public Service Commission Technical Conference
December 2023
Nuclear Symposium at UN General Assembly Science Summit during Climate Week NYC
Thu, September 21, 2023
Baruch Performing Arts Center
Co-organized with Generation Atomic
Testimony in Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Environmental Conservation
Tue, February 14, 2023
Nuclear Now Premiere in NYC
Fri-Sat, April 28-29, 2023
PRESS CONFERENCE: Coalition of Climate Hawks and Union Leaders Call for Nuclear Power in New York
Thu, April 14, 2022
Albany press conference featuring with renowned climate scientist Dr. James Hansen, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and Clean Energy Jobs Coalition-New York.
Read more in the Times Union and the Adirondack Explorer.
Bright Future: A More Reliable and Responsible Climate Plan for New York
Fri, July 1, 2022
